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Stroke survivor works on music thearpy

Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy

Music therapy helps patients relax while providing another way to build strength and work on movements. Check out this video of Norman days after his stroke.

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Cole and Family Leaving RIC

After Being Paralyzed from the Waist Down, Man Walks Again

After opening his eyes, Thomas noticed he could move his legs. “I realized I was hurt very badly. I looked down at my legs and I couldn’t feel them.”

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Photo of  Tural Erel by Brian O'Mahoney of the Pioneer Press

Swimmer Learns to Walk Again after Beach Accident

After a diving accident at the beach, Tural was admitted to RIC where we went through the frustrations of therapy couple with "crazy and happy moments."

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Urmi’s Story - Urmi kayaking

Urmi’s Story: A Young Scientist’s Journey

A neurophysiologist's journey to recovery after a rare type of stroke.

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Ashley Nagy discovers new ways to deal with aphasia at AbilityLab

New Training has Loved Ones Helping Those Suffering from Aphasia

Just one month after giving birth, Ashley had two strokes. After being diagnosed with aphasia, she tries to find the right words.

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Ege Pradke, pediatric amputee, recovers at AbilityLab

Boy Honored for Helping First Responders Save his Family

After a traffic accident, young Ege was the only one conscious when emergency responders arrived and helped them despite his own injuries.

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 Patrick Halko recovers in our Strength and Endurance Lab

Thankful to be Alive After Double-Lung Transplant

Patrick Halko, 31, gained strength and endurance through rigorous therapy following a double-lung transplant.

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Cole hugs his family while recovering from the SCI

Father Beating the Odds After Life Changing Accident

After a car accident and surgery, Cole used the internet to help him focus on what felt impossible: learning to walk again.

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Terri Marcus gets back to life

Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement

Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.

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Heather and her family after stroke recovery

New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby

Heather experienced every new mother's nightmare: a sudden stroke after birth. After visiting RIC, and her family's support, she now keeps up with her son.

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Brett walks out after TBI

Back to College After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Brett suffered a severe TBI after a skiing accident. Through our Amicous Program, daily speech therapy and inpatient care he walked out of the hospital.

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Tara's story

Active After Breast Cancer

Tara, diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2016 during a regular mammogram, was training for a 10-mile race. How would treatment affect her active lifestyle?

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