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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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Partner Education
Referring partners can take advantage of this unique opportunity to receive CEUs from a world-class rehabilitation education network.
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How Sucking in Your Stomach Could be Bad for Your Health
Dr. Sarah Hwang, MD, comments on how 'stomach gripping' - sucking in your stomach all the time - can negatively impact your health.
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SkyRise Chicago – Event Recap
On Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, we hosted the 13th annual SkyRise Chicago at Willis Tower. This year’s event included both in-person participation in the world’s tallest indoor stair-climbing event, as well as a virtual option for participants — running, stepping and cycling in their communities in support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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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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Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab focus on building your independence in daily living skills.
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