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Swimmer Learns to Walk Again after Beach Accident
After a diving accident at the beach, Tural was admitted to RIC where we went through the frustrations of therapy couple with "crazy and happy moments."
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Lead Wheelchair Technician Peter Slawinski on How Working at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ¡°Changes You¡±
Learn more about Peter Slawinski, lead wheelchair technician, at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.
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Meet Baby Harvey: A Year in the Life with Cerebral Palsy
Harvey S. was only four months old when he traveled with his parents, Michele and Jake, from Virginia to Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ in Chicago. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and soon began inpatient ¡°habilitative therapy¡± ¡ª a type of therapy geared toward developing new skills, often used in children with chronic conditions.
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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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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Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness
For individuals who live with chronic pain ¡ª either from an injury, illness or chronic condition ¡ª it can be challenging to remain present. Pain can lead to an increased focus on physical symptoms and internal feelings, which can exacerbate the pain experience.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Physician-Scientist Visits Congress to Advocate for Patients
Dr. Jayabalan provided insight about the Committee¡¯s focus on advocating for three areas of healthcare reform, including reform to prior authorization ¡ª a process requiring approval for treatments and medications by health insurance carriers before a patient receives care.
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Game On: Five Tips for Picking up Pickleball
Pickleball is one of America¡¯s fastest-growing sports ¡ª but before you grab your paddle, follow these 5 tips from one of our experts to play safely and reduce your risk of injury on the court.
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Defying Gravity: The Importance of Gait Training to Restore Mobility
Depending on the nature and severity of an injury, physical therapists can use various techniques and devices to assist patients with movement. Discover the different types of movements.
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Marty Makes Adaptive Golf Tournament Debut
Marty N., 61, was among more than 50 golfers to participate in the inaugural Chicago Adaptive Open. The tournament, sponsored by the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA), featured top golfers ¡ª including Marty ¡ª with arm, lower-limb, visual or other impairments.
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Using a Mirror for Squat Exercises: Is There a Benefit?
New study suggests using a mirror during workouts has no effect on preferential loading.
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The Ongoing Evolution of Medical Education
For at least the last decade, medical schools have been shifting towards problem-based learning enriched with group discussion.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education
Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded exposing our residents to this emerging technology.
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