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ABC 7: COVID-19 'long-haulers' work to regain basic skills, overcome 'brain fog' months after diagnosis
Chicago's Shirley Ryan Ability Lab created a COVID-19 rehabilitation unit in April. And as the number of cases rise in the area, so does the unit's number of patients getting therapy for the long-term effects of the virus.
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Five Yoga Poses to Fix or Prevent Lower Back Pain
Whether you have low back pain, or are just trying to keep your spine feeing great, here are five yoga poses for you.
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Dr. Hargrove Discusses Open Source Leg Project on Podcast
Levi Hargrove, PhD and collaborator Elliott Rouse, PhD of the University of Michigan recently sat down with Max Ortiz Catalan, Ph.D. to discuss the Open Source Bionic Leg project on Catalan's podcast, Conversations on Bionics and Pain.
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At Home Workout: Low Back Health
These exercises will help decrease lower back stiffness and increase core strength allowing you to move more freely and with less pain.
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At Home Workout: Partner Exercise
This group of exercises is designed for individuals who require assistance in order to perform various exercises to their full potential.
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Chicago Tribune: Palos Hill Teen on Rebound From Spinal Stroke
Pilkionis has made strides in her recuperation. Now at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Pilkionis is doing rehabilitation the majority of each day, according to her mom.
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Accelerating Physical Therapy Exercise Monitoring in Parkinsons
This study will explore different ways to integrate digital health technology and behavior change interventions into physical therapy settings to improve exercise monitoring and maintenance. We are looking for people with Parkinson's Disease who are referred to the Proactive PT Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Digital Health Technology for Physical Therapy
The purpose of this study is to learn how to incorporate digital health technology into the early intervention physical therapy clinic for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Dr. Richard Lieber Honored as Fellow of the Orthopedic Research Society
At its annual meeting on Feb. 15, the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) inducted Richard L. Lieber, PhD, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, as one its ORS Fellows.
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Healthcare Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Collaborator John Rogers, PhD of Northwestern University recently joined a panel discussion on healthcare innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Dr. Joanne C. Smith Named Among Top Women Healthcare Leaders in the Nation
In its February 15 issue, Modern Healthcare magazine honored Joanne C. Smith, MD, president and CEO of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in the nation.
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