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Swallow Therapy

Treating Swallowing Disorders through Swallow Therapy

Learn how we help patients with GBS improve safety, efficiency and comfort with swallowing.

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GBS

Guillain-Barr¨¦ Syndrome: Treatment & Rehabilitation

Read more about the causes and symptoms of GBS ¡ª and the important role of rehabilitation in your recovery.

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Tracy

2024 Impact Report: Recovery Reimagined

Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.

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The Benefits of Episodic Care in Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation

At first glance, episodic care might sound technical, but it is actually a simple and thoughtful approach to physical, occupational and/or speech therapy that focuses on what¡¯s best for your child ¡ª and your family.

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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Adaptive Skiers Hit the Slopes in Colorado

Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s?Adaptive Sports Program kicked off 2025 with its third annual ski trip to the Rocky Mountains in Crested Butte, Colo.

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The Show Must Go On: The Performing Arts Medicine Program

What happens when a dancer feels a twinge as she lands her hundredth tour jet¨¦ of the week? Or, when an actor feels a tweak in his elbow after the big sword fight in Act III?
Fortunately, performing artists can seek a visit with Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s Performing Arts Medicine Program, a clinical practice tailored to diagnosing and treating the unique needs of those in artistic roles, including musicians, actors and dancers.

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Wintrust Mural

Portraits of Recovery: Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Patient Artists Featured on the Wintrust Mural Building

For the past nine years, the Wintrust Mural Building, located along Interstate 90 between North and Armitage avenues, has showcased murals celebrating Chicago¡¯s nonprofit organizations. Now, art and healing come together in ¡°Portraits of Recovery,¡± a vibrant new mural on display featuring artwork created by three patient artists from Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.

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football

Concussions & Teen Sports: A Q&A With Hollis Bell, MD

Learn how parents and athletes can be ¡°concussion aware¡± for safe participation in sports.

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running

On Your Mark: The Benefits of a Running Assessment

In the following Q&A, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s Lauren Bradley, DPT, and Meghan Hennessy, DPT, explain how such an assessment can help runners understand their technique, improve performance, and address and prevent musculoskeletal-related injury.

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Emotional Adjustment After Medical Challenges

After an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition, individuals often face emotional adjustment as they recover during rehabilitation ¡ª and as they return home to their families and communities with changes in abilities or function.

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SkyRise Chicago 2024 Recap

Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ team members thank all who participated in our 16th Annual SkyRise Chicago on Nov. 3, 2024! Together, we surpassed our fundraising goal to raise more than $1.4 million ¡ª an all-time record.

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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Spotlight: Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Advances Study of Respiratory Muscle Weakness

Clinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm ¡ª a critically important muscle for breathing ¡ª in two new studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The research has implications for clinicians to create more effective treatment plans, set precise rehabilitation goals and help patients reach improved outcomes as they recover from impairments to their breathing.

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