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How does a spinal cord injury (SCI) affect breathing?
Not all spinal cord injuries affect breathing. The location of the injury on the spinal cord and the nature of the injury determine whether breathing is affected.
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USGA Hosts Second U.S. Adaptive Open with Help from Clinicians
On July 12, the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) hosted the U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst No. 6. This year marked the second edition of the tournament and, just like last year, was made possible by the vital contributions of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team members.
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MRSCICS Matters Newsletter
MRSCICS Matters is the newsletter of the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS). Subscribe to read about topics related to living with a spinal cord injury, updates from the research world, and opportunities for people with spinal cord injury to get involved.
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HCBS Quality Matters Newsletter
Subscribe to the HCBS Quality Matters Newsletter for high-quality, in-depth interviews with service providers, people who receive services, thought leaders and more. Our "Literature Corner" will keep you current on the latest published research related to HCBS.
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CROR Outcomes Newsletter
Subscribe to the CROR Outcomes Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and issues related to disability and employment, hear from experts in the field, and read about Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff.
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What is a Ventilator, and How Does it Work?
Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord at the neck-level (cervical) can result in damage to the nerves controlling the breathing muscles. Learn more about how a spinal cord injury (SCI) affects these nerves.
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Soul Moves First
The “Soul Moves First” program for our rehabilitation services, is our way of saying that the spirit needs to move before the body can.
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Peer Mentors Model a Life Well Lived
Returning home after a life-changing illness or injury is a positive step in recovery, but it can take time to adjust. Our peer mentor program helps patients and families through the transition.
Patient Story
Bridgette Schram, PhD, project manager in CROR’s Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on HCBS
Bridgette Schram’s entry into disability work began with a chance encounter at the New Orleans swim school she managed in 2009.
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Jacqueline Kish, PhD, a CROR postdoctoral fellow with an interest in accessible transportation
Jacqueline Kish, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Rehabilitation and Outcomes Research, says that her area of expertise – accessible transportation – isn’t one people think about until they have to.
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Mentoring Resources: C-STAR and NIH
C-STAR shares highlights that have most impacted our experience with mentorship and related topics of value.
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