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The Pelvic Floor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions

Most people have heard about the core muscles. As dancers, you are likely familiar with this group of muscles. A part of the core that is less talked about is the pelvic floor muscles.

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Mary Beth

Nurturing Relationships in Rehabilitation Nursing

Mary Beth Wiener says "Relationships are at the heart of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's nursing care. Over days and weeks together, nurses get to know their patients very well — and revel in seeing all of their incredible progress!"

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team Nets NHL Invitational Championship

For a remarkable fourth time in the past six years, the SRAlab Blackhawks are champions of the National Hockey League Sled Hockey Classic!

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Stretching for Dancers

As a dancer, it is important to maintain both strength and flexibility. Dancing demands a level of control and stability while performing dynamic movements, requiring a greater range of motion than most other sports.

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Ignacio

Returning to Nursing: Ignacio Perez's Inspiring Journey

“I'm in a sweet spot here,” he said. “I have the ability to put in quality work, spend time with and get to know patients, and hone my craft. The pace is good — busy yet steady — and I am able to produce my best work and provide quality care.”

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Nicole's Story

What “The Soul Moves First” Means to Nicole

Nicole posted the below reflection to Facebook about her recent Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and the reawakening she had seeing “The Soul Moves First” after therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Cachexia Care at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Video: Early Identification of Cachexia

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is creating new rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer that include a holistic look at physical activity, nutrition and more.

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Samantha Lewis at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for Long-Covid recovery

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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Phil's Story of Recovery

Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident

Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.

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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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Thanksgiving 2021

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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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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