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NYT: Cognitive Rehab: One Patient’s Painstaking Path Through Long Covid Therapy
Nearly two years into the pandemic, advances have been made in treating Covid itself, but long Covid — a constellation of lingering health problems that some patients experience — remains little understood.
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2022 Impact Report
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we thank you for your support. We invite you to take a look at our FY22 Impact Report below.
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What “The Soul Moves First” Means to Nicole
Nicole posted the below reflection to Facebook about her recent Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and the reawakening she had seeing “The Soul Moves First” after therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Returning to Nursing: Ignacio Perez's Inspiring Journey
“I'm in a sweet spot here,” he said. “I have the ability to put in quality work, spend time with and get to know patients, and hone my craft. The pace is good — busy yet steady — and I am able to produce my best work and provide quality care.”
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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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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team Nets NHL Invitational Championship
For a remarkable fourth time in the past six years, the SRAlab Blackhawks are champions of the National Hockey League Sled Hockey Classic!
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Nurturing Relationships in Rehabilitation Nursing
Mary Beth Wiener says "Relationships are at the heart of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing care. Over days and weeks together, nurses get to know their patients very well — and revel in seeing all of their incredible progress!"
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John's Journey to Walk Again
John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John’s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John was able to do both.
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The Pelvic Floor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Most people have heard about the core muscles. As dancers, you are likely familiar with this group of muscles. A part of the core that is less talked about is the pelvic floor muscles.
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Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Research
For Antonette “Anne” Sanchez, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNE, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is "the perfect mix" — she uses traditional nursing skills in bedside care while also taking part in forward-thinking research and administrative initiatives.
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In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"
While investigating a security incident at the hospital at which he worked, Rob was rammed with a car, sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Rob was soon able to hold a conversation and started to recover his memory.
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"Up-and-Up" in Rehab: Sam Estep on Getting to See Patients Progress to Their Goals
Being in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital offers Samantha Estep, BSN, RN, CRRN — and RNs like her — a unique opportunity to witness patients "literally get better from day to day."
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