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PCT Shakita Carter Honored with BEE Award for Outstanding PCTs
Patient care technician Shakita Carter from the 21st Floor received Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's BEE Award for outstanding PCTs!
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Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation Supports Pediatric Patient's New Customized Activity Chair
Last year, a rare brain tumor, left then-four-year-old Maggie unable to hold up her head, sit up or communicate. Now, after a year of physical, occupational and speech therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, she engages in play, communicates, and interacts with songs and books.
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Stimulating neuroplasticity in TBI with acute intermittent hypoxia
We are studying whether briefly reducing oxygen consumption, equivalent to being on top of a mountain, is safe and stimulates neuroplasticity in people who have had a concussion or a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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18-65
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A Translational Approach to Cancer-Associated Cachexia Using Rehabilitation Science
Watch this hour long video talk on "A Translational Approach to Cancer-Associated Cachexia Using Rehabilitation Science"
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Dr. Roy's Research on Cancer Noted in Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)
Read Dr. Ishan Roy's study mentioned in AAP: "New Model May Help Us Better Understand Cancer-Related Disability in Humans."
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Dr. Smith Receives Posthumous Order of Lincoln, State of Illinois's Highest Honor
Joanne C. Smith, MD, former president & CEO, was celebrated this weekend, exactly two months following her death. On Nov. 6, Dr. Smith received the Order of Lincoln — the state’s highest honor that recognizes Illinoisans for outstanding achievements and dedication to public service.
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Re-igniting the Connection Between the Brain & Spinal Cord
Monica A. Perez, PT, PhD, has developed a non-invasive brain and peripheral nerve stimulation treatment that has been shown to re-ignite the connection between the brain and spinal cord.
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Surviving Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters (Part One): Preparation
The holidays can be a stressful time for families, especially those with picky eaters. Most holiday traditions center around food and, unfortunately, many of these foods are not high on the “preferred food lists” of picky eaters (e.g., green bean casseroles, Brussels sprouts, etc).
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Lab Alumni
We value every member of our lab and are proud to support their growth and professional development.
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Dr. Colin Franz Featured on Les Turner ALS Symposium Day `21
Dr. Franz discusses the clinical importance of lower motor neuron degeneration after spinal cord injury at this years Les Turner Symposium ALS Day 2021.
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Surviving Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters (Part Two): Thanksgiving Dinner
Here are some tips to help turn the Thanksgiving meal into opportunities for positive experiences with new foods. Pick and choose which may work for your child!
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