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Rob Heitz

Drs. Chen, Jayaraman and Rymer Featured in Documentary About Former Patient

In mid-August, Rob Heitz plans to swim the San Francisco Bay — from Alcatraz Island back to shore — to raise funds and awareness for the Paralysis Recovery Foundation, which he founded. Episode 3 of Escaping Paralysis — a docuseries following Rob's story — includes interviews with three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab experts: David Chen, Arun Jayaraman and Zev Rymer.

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Dancer Wellness: Things to Address on a Daily Basis

As a dancer, it is important to stay in-tune with your body and manage your body's health.

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Injury Prevention for Dancers

As a dancer, time is precious – careers are short and the dance world is competitive, so time cannot be wasted with preventable injuries.

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A Tribute to Work and Recovery

Watch Spark! 2022 Video Featuring Patients Stories and “Say I Won’t” by MercyMe

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Exciting Developments with the Adaptive Cycling Program

Updates from our Adaptive Cycling Program.

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Maria Reese, MD

Meet Dr. Maria Reese as She Discusses Performing Arts Medicine

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Performing Arts Medicine Program is led by Maria Reese, MD, who treats a new generation of dancers, musicians and actors who need specialized rehabilitation care because of the unique physical and emotional challenges they face.

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Dr. Richard Harvey Returns to WVON's Community Health Focus to Discuss Stroke Recovery

Dr. Richard Harvey Returns to WVON's Community Health Focus to Discuss Stroke Recovery

Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair, Brain Innovation Center, appeared on Community Health Focus on WVON Chicago to discuss stroke recovery.

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Sensory Activities at Home

Children learn with their whole bodies, which is why sensory activities are a very important part of their education and development. Read more for suggested sensory activities that can be done at home.

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Choosing the Right Car Seat

Read more for an in-depth look at how to find the right car seat for your child based on their weight, size and age, as well as based on your vehicle type.

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Dr. Levi Hargrove Featured on CNBC

CNBC’s The News with Shepard Smith recently aired a segment on artificial touch in prosthetic limbs.

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The Best (& Worst) Toys for Early Childhood Development

If you are an expecting parent, one of your biggest concerns is likely whether you have everything you need. Here are common toys and equipment our Shirley Ryan AbilityLab expert pediatric physical therapists and movement specialists recommend.

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Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years (via U.S. News)

Patients were often very forgetful, struggling with the sort of "brain fog" that would often make it difficult to find the words to express themselves. Dr. Colin Franz, a physician-scientist with the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, said the findings dovetail with his own experience with COVID-19 survivors.

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