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A Day in the Life: Dorcas Adodo, PCT
"I came to the U.S. to follow my passion for helping people," Dorcas said. "My favorite part about working at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is my 20th Floor team and what we do for patients. I like to call this place a 'miracle center.'"
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Meet Ala Elyaman, DO, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ¡¯s first Parkinson¡¯s Disease and Movement Disorders Neurorehabilitation Fellow
For the first time in the history of the organization, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is offering a one-year fellowship in Parkinson¡¯s Disease (PD) and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Neurorehabilitation, with lead support provided by the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson¡¯s.
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Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes' Health
The health of pelvic floor muscles in active patients is crucial: these muscles work as part of your core muscles alongside the diaphragm, abdominals and spinal stabilizers. A healthy pelvic floor is able to both contract and relax, moving in tandem with the diaphragm as you breathe.
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Paradigm and Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Announce First-of-Its Kind, Value-Based Partnership
This collaboration will leverage the organizations¡¯ collective clinical expertise and robust data repositories.
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Stretching for Dancers
As a dancer, it is important to maintain both strength and flexibility. Dancing demands a level of control and stability while performing dynamic movements, requiring a greater range of motion than most other sports.
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What are the types of brain injury?
Depending on the cause of the injury and the location of where it occurs in the brain, all brain injuries result in change or damage to how the brain functions.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Receives $8.7 Million NIH Grant for First-of-its-Kind Bionic Arm Osseointegration Study
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ was awarded $8.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance the field of bionics by applying osseointegration in a novel manner. The study has potential to restore sensation for those with upper-limb amputations
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Physical Therapist Sam Pietrzak Shares Her 'Why'
Samantha Pietrzak, senior physical therapist, Margaret & Mark Stephan Legs + Walking Lab, has been with Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ for three years. Why? She credits a top-to-bottom dedication to excellence and mentoring that creates benefits for team members and patients.
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Do Your Knees Hurt in the Morning? 5 Simple Exercises to Improve and Maintain Knee Mobility
Knee joints are made up of several different structures that are meant to stretch and maintain movement. By incorporating these five simple, beginner exercises into your routine, you can maintain ¡ª or even improve ¡ª the mobility of your knee joint.
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Dr. Annette Grotheer Honored for Bringing Preventive Health Screenings to Barber & Beauty Shops
At an April 19 ceremony in Washington, D.C., Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ medical resident Annette Grotheer, MD, MPH, was honored as one of the National Minority Quality Forum¡¯s ¡°40 Under 40," for founding The Shop Docs.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Opens New DayRehabCenter? in Arlington Heights
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ DayRehabCenter? Arlington Heights, located at 3215 N. Wilke Rd., serves patients primarily from the northwest suburbs.
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Administration to Nursing: Antoinette Johnson's Journey
In April, Antoinette Johnson completed a six-year journey of dedication and sacrifice with a short walk south on North McClurg Court.
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
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