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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 33rd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 33rd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Winter Sports Safety Q&A with Meredith Ehn, DO, DPT
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On the Slopes or Ice, How to Reduce Risk of Concussions
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The Five Questions Every Physical Therapist Is Asked About Low Back Pain
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Blood Flow Restriction Training: Using Small Weight for Big Gains
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LIFE Center Spotlight featuring Kenneth J.
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Understanding the Levels of the Spinal Cord
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Six Tips for Safer Backpack Use
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Wearable Sensor and Video Platform to Monitor Motor Development in Infants
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Meet Dr. Ishan Roy — Physician-Scientist Researching Cachexia, a Cancer-Related Muscle Wasting
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How People With Disabilities Can Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity
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Behind the Scenes: Sensory Room
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
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