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ANCC

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Nurse Residency Program Recognized for Excellence

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program received “Accreditation with Distinction” for the second consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

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Marathon Runners

Ask the Experts: Preparing for a Marathon

Lauren and Meghan provide advice, helpful tips and a few exercise ideas to help runners prepare for the big race.

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Caregiver

Tips for Hiring a Caregiver

It is natural for families to feel worried or overwhelmed when hiring someone to care for their loved one. However, by understanding care options and available resources, families can more easily navigate the process of finding a trustworthy and caring person to help at home.

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Adaptive Mountain Biking & Roadcycling

Adaptive Sports & Accessible Recreation Make for Summer Fun in the Sun

Adaptive sports and accessible recreational activities are a great way to have fun, stay active and take advantage of being outdoors during the summer months. Here are five activities to add to the summer bucket list.

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Brain

Traumatic Brain Injury & the Impact on Personality

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-lasting effects on a patient’s speech, mobility and activities of daily living. However, one of the most challenging aspects for families to grapple with can be personality changes they observe in their loved one.

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Edie Babbitt, PhD

Ask the Expert: Edie Babbitt, PhD, on Aphasia

Dr. Babbitt provides insight about different types of aphasia, how families and caretakers can support people with aphasia, and more.

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Gait Training to Restore Mobility

Defying Gravity: The Importance of Gait Training to Restore Mobility

Depending on the nature and severity of an injury, physical therapists can use various techniques and devices to assist patients with movement. Discover the different types of movements.

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Pickleball

Game On: Five Tips for Picking up Pickleball

Pickleball is one of America’s fastest-growing sports — but before you grab your paddle, follow these 5 tips from one of our experts to play safely and reduce your risk of injury on the court.

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Nancy W. Knowles Strength + Endurance Lab Group

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Physician-Scientist Visits Congress to Advocate for Patients

Dr. Jayabalan provided insight about the Committee’s focus on advocating for three areas of healthcare reform, including reform to prior authorization — a process requiring approval for treatments and medications by health insurance carriers before a patient receives care.

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Mentees

Meet Mentees from the Global Sports Mentoring Program Class

Meet Mian Absar Ali of Pakistan and Omar Hegazy of Egypt, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s mentees from the Global Sports Mentoring Program Class of 2024. They recently visited Washington, D.C., to present plans to expand access to adaptive athletics in their home countries.

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Stroke Recovery

Can a Stroke Happen at Any Age?

Read the interview with Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center, about stroke in younger people.

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Richard Harvey, MD

Ask the Expert: Richard Harvey, MD, on Stroke Recovery and Research

In conjunction with American Stroke Month in May, our latest featured expert is Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center. He provides insight about stroke rehabilitation; promising stroke research and innovation; locked-in syndrome (LIS); and more.

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