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Orthotics

A Guide to Common Terms: Part 2 ¡ª Orthotics

When it comes to orthotics, the numerous technical terms and acronyms can be daunting for a patient. To help patients navigate their journey, Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ continues its guide to common terminology.

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Prosthetics
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Fun in the Sand with a Wheelchair: Beach Days Made Easier & Safer

As summer gets underway, wheelchair users shouldn¡¯t give up on beach fun. With the right equipment, planning and a few helpful tips, the beach is absolutely within reach.

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Ishan Roy, MD, PhD

Ask the Expert: Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, on Cancer Rehabilitation

¡°Whether you're newly diagnosed with cancer, in treatment, or a long-term survivor, rehabilitation can help improve your function, strength and quality of life.¡± In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month this June, we invited Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ attending physician Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, to answer audience questions about cancer rehabilitation and research for our monthly ¡°Ask the Expert¡± series.

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Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee Sings with Pediatric Patients during Visit to Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ

Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ recently welcomed chart-topping artist Katharine McPhee for a tour of the rehabilitation hospital ¡ª and, during her visit, she treated the hospital¡¯s pediatric patients to a few of her favorite songs.

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Spinal Cord Injury

A Guide to Common Terms: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

To help patients navigate their recovery, Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ offers a guide to terminology about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

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Stroke Awareness Month: A Focus on Recovery

View our roundup of articles about stroke recovery and patient stories illustrating how intensive rehabilitation helped them return to the lives they love.

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Ask the Expert: Matthew Grissom, RN, on Rehabilitation Nursing

In the following Q&A, Matthew shares his experiences as a rehabilitation nurse:

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ Spotlight: Cognitive Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Long COVID Brain Fog

A recent study highlights the positive effects of cognitive rehabilitation in patients experiencing lingering cognitive difficulties, or ¡°brain fog,¡± after experiencing COVID-19.

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Jess Smit

A Day in the Life: Jessica Smit, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, follow a day in the life of Jessica Smit, one of our certified prosthetist orthotists (CPOs). She shares insight into her busy day as a CPO ¡ª from fitting patients for prosthetic limbs to making adjustments for comfort and seeing some take their first steps with a prosthetic leg.

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