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Welcome to PMR on Point, a PM&R newsletter, which taps the brainpower of our clinicians, scientists and alumni to highlight our specialty from every angle.
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Charles Bombardier: Combining Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Psychology to Help People with Disabilities
When Charles Bombardier looks back on his long career in behavioral medicine and rehabilitation psychology, he says it all started with his high school teacher Mrs. Hagan.
In the News
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.
Blog
How can patients make life decisions when it’s tough to talk?
Individuals with aphasia can demonstrate their decision-making capacities with the assistance of skilled conversation partners and supportive communication techniques. Supporting patients in this way is a critical step in allowing them to maintain autonomy.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patient Featured in Science News Story About Chronic Pain Alternatives
Science News, an independent, nonprofit science news publication, recently featured Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient Megan H. in a story about the growth in alternative treatments for chronic pain — and how many people living with chronic pain could benefit from a broad mix of treatments beyond pharmacological options.
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Charles Bombardier: Combining Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Psychology to Help People with Disabilities
Learn more about Charles Bombardier and his combining behavioral medicine and rehabilitation psychology to help people with disabilities.
In the News
Dr. Cherney Honored by ASHA
Leora Cherney, PhD, SLP, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, received the Honors of the Association at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Convention in Orlando, Fla.
In the News
Specialized Clinical Services & Spaces
In addition to our state-of-the-art ability labs — applied therapeutic and research spaces — our facility features other innovative areas designed to help our patients recover.
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Elissa Larkin MS, CCC-SLP, HEC-C
Master Research Speech-Language Pathologist and Bioethicist
Watch Jaya's Story: Back to Beloved Activities Following a TBI
Jaya was in a car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury and spinal fracture, among other injuries. She arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in a minimally conscious state.
Patient Story