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WGN Profiles Patient Who Sustained Spinal Cord Injury in Diving Accident
WGN News recently aired a two-part feature on Pato, an 18-year-old SRAlab patient who sustained a C7 cervical spinal cord injury after diving into Lake Michigan.
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Brian¡¯s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Receives Center Grant to Test Effectiveness of Home and Community Services
A new center grant recently was awarded to Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ to create a system to evaluate home and community-based services. The grant ¡ª with funding of $4.4 million over five years ¡ª started on Sep. 1 and is through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ (NIDILRR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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At Home Workout: PWR!Moves Exercises
PWR!Moves Exercise is specifically designed to help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson¡¯s Disease to use exercise for symptom management.
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Specialized Immune Cells May Improve Early Detection of Parkinson¡¯s Disease
The elevated presence of specialized immune cells called alpha-synuclein reactive T-cells found in patients prior to developing motor symptoms and receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson¡¯s disease, suggests that increased reactivity of these cells may be present long before clinical diagnosis.
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Woman struck by stray bullet during West Englewood drive-by released from hospital
She was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition and then treated at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. She had to re-learn how to walk and talk.
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Goldman Functional Fitness Program
The Goldman Functional Fitness Program is part of a continuum of care meant to build upon the skills learned in physical or occupational therapy.
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Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population
While CP can affect one¡¯s mobility and independence, both children and adults with CP can live healthy and active lifestyles with the appropriate interventions and equipment. At Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, a heavy focus is placed on gait training and standing with this patient population during physical therapy.
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A Day to Celebrate ¨C Michael¡¯s Stroke Anniversary
Each January 3rd, Michael V. reflects on the day six years ago that radically changed his life. But this is also a day that he chooses to celebrate. Read why Michael says his stroke anniversary is a day to celebrate.?
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Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident
Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.
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Medical Residents & Fellows Celebrate Graduation
13 medical residents and six fellows in the class of 2021 commemorated graduation day with separate ceremonies in Auditoriums A/B/C and receptions in the Gardens on the 10th Floor.
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