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New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby
Heather experienced every new mother's nightmare: a sudden stroke after birth. After visiting RIC, and her family's support, she now keeps up with her son.
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Urmi’s Story: A Young Scientist’s Journey
A neurophysiologist's journey to recovery after a rare type of stroke.
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Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy
Music therapy helps patients relax while providing another way to build strength and work on movements. Check out this video of Norman days after his stroke.
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New Training has Loved Ones Helping Those Suffering from Aphasia
Just one month after giving birth, Ashley had two strokes. After being diagnosed with aphasia, she tries to find the right words.
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Engineering a Successful Stroke Recovery
Igal survived a stroke and was told he would not walk or speak again. This engineering professor attended our Intensive Aphasia Program to regain his abilities.
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A Life Regained Following Stroke
Walter arrived paralyzed on the right side of his body. He arrived on a Saturday and by Tuesday, he took his first steps. Soon after walking, he didn’t stop.
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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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"I am Determined" Michelle Clemens' Miracle Journey
"I am determined." Has been Michelle's mantra after May 11, 2017, when a debilitating headache led her father to rush her to the hospital.
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Ryan's Story: Surviving a Stroke at 20
Ryan suffered a stroke when he was just 20. After months of therapy, he has made an incredible recovery. He has learned to walk and improved hand function.
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Walk This Way to Post-Stroke Recovery
The primary PTs refer patients to gait therapy if walking goals are indicated, usually soon after completion of an initial evaluation.
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Healthcare Outside of the Hospital
3 remote monitoring devices are transforming how we track health
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After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend
After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.
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