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Music therapy at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab helps patients relax while providing another way for them to build strength and work on movements. Norman had a stroke just 17 days before this video was taken.
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Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy
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Therapeutic Recreation contributes to the whole rehabilitation process by giving inpatients & families are given the opportunity to explore past, present and new leisure interests.
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