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Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Ryan sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury following a motor bike accident. Watch as he progresses from inpatient rehabilitation to our DayRehab Program.

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What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)

While some people with mild aphasia may bounce back without treatment, it’s not the case for many, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinician shares insights with Daily Beast.

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Happy Anniversary, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab!

As we approach the anniversary of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's move date, it’s exciting to reflect on our progress!

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Mike's Recovery from Brain Injury

Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery

Mike, a firefighter from Maryland, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident.

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Memory Issues Plague Long COVID Patients

Memory and concentration problems haunt 7 in 10 patients with long COVID, a pair of new studies indicate.

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Exercising for Bone Density

Weight-bearing activities are the best ways to increase healthy stress on the bones. Over time, the body responds to these forces by building more bone to become denser, and therefore, stronger.

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Understanding Back Pain

Almost everyone will experience low back pain. The good news is that whether your back pain is mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting, intermittent or constant, most cases will improve within a few weeks. (That doesn't make the experience any less challenging, however.)

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Sam Estep

"Up-and-Up" in Rehab: Sam Estep on Getting to See Patients Progress to Their Goals

Being in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital offers Samantha Estep, BSN, RN, CRRN — and RNs like her — a unique opportunity to witness patients "literally get better from day to day."

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In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"

In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"

While investigating a security incident at the hospital at which he worked, Rob was rammed with a car, sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Rob was soon able to hold a conversation and started to recover his memory.

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Antonette Sanchez

Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Research

For Antonette “Anne” Sanchez, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNE, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is "the perfect mix" — she uses traditional nursing skills in bedside care while also taking part in forward-thinking research and administrative initiatives.

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The Pelvic Floor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions

Most people have heard about the core muscles. As dancers, you are likely familiar with this group of muscles. A part of the core that is less talked about is the pelvic floor muscles.

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Mary Beth

Nurturing Relationships in Rehabilitation Nursing

Mary Beth Wiener says "Relationships are at the heart of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing care. Over days and weeks together, nurses get to know their patients very well — and revel in seeing all of their incredible progress!"

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