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Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes' Health
The health of pelvic floor muscles in active patients is crucial: these muscles work as part of your core muscles alongside the diaphragm, abdominals and spinal stabilizers. A healthy pelvic floor is able to both contract and relax, moving in tandem with the diaphragm as you breathe.
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A-Z Guide: Pediatric Resources for Illinois Families
Like many parents of children with disabilities, you may be feeling overwhelmed at the quantity of resources available to you, and how to access them.
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
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Peggy Kirk and Nancy Paridy Appointed to Lead Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) today announced the appointment of its next leaders: Peggy Kirk as president and chief executive officer (CEO), and Nancy Paridy as president and chief administrative officer (CAO).
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Stretching for Dancers
As a dancer, it is important to maintain both strength and flexibility. Dancing demands a level of control and stability while performing dynamic movements, requiring a greater range of motion than most other sports.
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AbilityLab Team Authors Study on Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID
A new study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation identified the cause of — and hope for the potential prevention of — nerve injuries in patients treated in the intensive care unit for severe COVID-19.
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Kyle’s Story: From Rehabilitation Hospital Worker to Patient
Kyle went from being fully dependent for all mobility to being able to walk with a walker for more than 100 feet.
Patient Story
Shidi Lin, PT, DPT, Schroth PT, Cert. DN
Physical Therapist
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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Behind the PPE – Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff
We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 in our COVID Care Unit.
Patient Story
Ashley's Story: The Comeback
Ashley was a 24-year-old accountant and athlete living and active life in Chicago. On May 29, 2017, everything changed.
Patient Story
COVID ventilator patients can have permanent nerve damage
Some COVID patients on ventilators are placed in a prone position to ease breathing, but study shows that this life-saving position can also cause permanent nerve damage.
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