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Dr. Monica Perez Earns Elite Grant from NIH
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) — part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — has awarded Monica A. Perez, PT, PhD, with the intensely competitive and prestigious R35 grant to create breakthroughs in spinal cord injury science and therapy.
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June is Aphasia Awareness Month!
Join our Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment in spreading awareness this month!
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's COVID Care Unit Honored in Crain’s “Notable Health Care Heroes” Feature
Crain’s Chicago Business recently featured SRAlab’s COVID Care Unit in its “Notable Health Care Heroes” feature, which highlighted individuals and teams on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in our community.
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Vertigo to “Verti-gone”
Did you know physical therapists can provide treatment for individuals who have vertigo or other symptoms of dizziness? In fact, some physical therapists — including those at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — have pursued additional specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation to help patients with problems with balance and dizziness, particularly those originiating in the brain or inner ear.
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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.
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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.
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Band-Aid-Like Patch Could Detect Early COVID-19 Symptoms
Researchers working to contain COVID-19 are increasingly turning to these sleek new wearables for a diagnostic solution.
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Behind the PPE – More 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 on our 20th-floor COVID Care Unit.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Tops U.S. News & World Report Ranking for 30th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recognized as the national leader, again, in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 30th consecutive year.
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Meet Our 2020 Graduates
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation congratulate the graduating class of 2020 Residents and Fellows!
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"Hearts of Hope" Valentines Bring Smiles to Patients' Faces
On Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 nearly 200 personalized Valentine's Day cards were delivered to every inpatient. The cards are the result of our "Hearts of Hope" event.
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