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An Active Life with Cerebral Palsy
Born with cerebral palsy (CP), Michelle started receiving rehabilitation when she was only 6. Since then, she has made amazing changes and now leads a full, active teenage life.
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Boy Honored for Helping First Responders Save his Family
After a traffic accident, young Ege was the only one conscious when emergency responders arrived and helped them despite his own injuries.
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What to Expect with Serial Casting
Serial casting is the process of putting on and then taking off a cast on an arm or leg every seven days for a period of several weeks. The goal: stretching muscles to allow for better movement and range of motion over time.
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A Safe Holiday Season Starts with the Car Ride to Grandma's House
Here are 5 simple car seat safety checks for before you hit the road.
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Our Take on Toys for the Holidays
With holiday shopping just around the corner, many are wondering what toys they should buy this year. With thousands of toys to choose from, picking the perfect gift for a child can be an overwhelming task.
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Surviving Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters (Part One): Preparation
Here are some tips to help turn the period of time leading up to holiday meals into opportunities for positive experiences with new foods. Pick and choose which may work for your child!
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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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Improving Movement After Stroke and Brain Injury
A form of botulinum toxin improved active arm movement for stroke and brain trauma patients in a clinical trial that involved Christina Marciniak, MD, attending physician at AbilityLab.
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The Chicago Cubs Report for Caring for Kids Camp
Our Caring for Kids Summer Camp participants enjoyed spending time with two special guests from the Chicago Cubs: pitcher Brian Duensing and mascot Clark the Cub.
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Bears on the Loose at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
In August, our pediatric patients in the Caring for Kids program received a special “Bear Hugs” visit from the Chicago Bears. Watch the video now!
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Transforming Rehabilitation Through Translational Research
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is aiming to utilize translational research at its highest level. And, as a physical therapist, Meghan has a front-row seat.
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Matar’s Story: A Born Fighter
Born at just 25 weeks gestation, Matar was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and hydrocephalus, a condition that leads to excess fluid on the brain. His parents were told he wouldn’t survive, a fate they couldn’t accept.
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