T. George Hornby, PhD, PT

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T. George Hornby, PhD, PT

Research Scientist, Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

T. George Hornby, has been a research scientist and physical therapist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago since 2001, and a Research Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University since 2003.

Hornby is currently researching motor dysfunction following spinal cord injury and stroke; pharmacological effects on motor control in spinal cord injury, and gait retraining following neurological injury, including work with robotic assisted treadmill training, using the Lokomat.

Experts / Expert Topics

Physical Therapy After Spinal Cord Injury

Why is physical therapy important after a spinal cord injury?

When should physical therapy begin after a spinal cord injury?

How can people with spinal cord injuries find a good physical therapy program?

How important is attitude in recovering the ability to walk?

What is “spasticity”?

Why does spasticity occur after a spinal cord injury?

When does spasticity usually begin after a spinal cord injury?

Does the level of a spinal cord injury affect the amount of spasticity?

What treatments are available to decrease spasticity after a spinal cord injury?

Can spasticity after a spinal cord injury be confused with voluntary movement?

What is the Lokomat®?

What makes a patient a good candidate for the Lokomat?

How does the Lokomat help a person with a spinal cord injury re-learn to walk?

What benefits can people expect from Lokomat therapy?

Does medical insurance pay for Lokomat therapy?

How can people find a rehab facility that offers Lokomat therapy?

How much Lokomat therapy is needed to achieve results?

Can the Lokomat be used with pediatric spinal cord injuries?