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At Home Workout: Lower Extremity Exercise
This routine is intended to work primarily on lower body strength and endurance. It covers most of the lower body, but not all of it. Ideally, it would be performed 2 times per week, and for 2 to 3 sets each time.
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Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury
When Duane sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, his future was uncertain. His father, Duane Sr., a retired Marine, pushed for him to go to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Patient Story
Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury
A car accident caused Kyle’s severe brain injury, which affected his speech, mobility, memory and activities of daily living.
Patient Story
At Home Workout: Lower Back
This exercise routine entails general core strengthening and low back mobility for any population capable of independently laying down on a surface and getting into the supine, quadruped, and prone positions.
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Dr. Monica Rho Selected for AAPM&R’s PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship
At the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly, Monica Rho, MD, chief, Musculoskeletal Medicine, will receive the prestigious 2020 PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship.
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Finding Purpose & Passion in Art: Meet Genevieve Nutley
Genevieve found her purpose in Art Therapy and has dedicated her life to making art and advocating for marginalized communities.
Patient Story
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sponsors Adaptive Ski Trip to Crested Butte
In January, members of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) and Sports & Fitness teams accompanied a group of adaptive skiers on a trip to Crested Butte, Colo.
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The Physiologist Magazine Highlights Dr. Monica Perez’s Research on Speeding SCI Recovery in Cover Story Feature
The March 2023 issue of The Physiologist Magazine featured a cover story on the groundbreaking Shirley Ryan AbilityLab researcher Monica Perez, PT, PhD, and her career-spanning research to help speed recovery for patients with spinal cord injuries.
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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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Paralyzed Chicago Gunshot Victims Get GEDs
Leo Leyva was shot when he was 18, and sustained a SCI that left him paralyzed. Thanks to AbilityLab, he has a new lease on life and his GED.
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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
In small doses, stress can motivate you or keep you safe. Chronic stress can cause all sorts of side effects. It can even cause physical changes in your brain.
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Watch: How Henry Went from Golf Caddy to Patient to Competitor
Through intensive therapy, Henry has worked hard to regain the ability to speak, walk, use his arms and to participate in his favorite sport — golf.
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