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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Reflections from Paris with Monica Rho, MD, Lead Team Physician of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
Recently, however, she has spent time in an additional role. She serves as the lead team physician for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team — and was part of the staff who helped the players win the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nurses Receive 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award
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Understanding and Applying Pain Science in Physical Therapy
Fortunately, a newer understanding of how pain works — pain science — takes a far more complex and nuanced view. Pain science moves away from the idea that tissue damage alone equates to pain. Rather, pain science suggests that the whole sum of a person — including biological, social and psychological factors — must be taken into account in order to fully understand their pain experience.
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Megan’s Story: Movement Is Key to Living with Chronic Pain
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A Focus on Women’s Health: Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise, Bone Density & More
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Graded Motor Imagery for Managing Chronic Pain
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patient Featured in Science News Story About Chronic Pain Alternatives
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Psychologist Featured in PBS Next Avenue Story about Chronic Pain
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Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Understanding the Levels of Care
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