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Joseph Bergen, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, TPS

Physical Therapist

A Day in the Life of a Magnet Nurse at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Learn what a day in the life as a nurse at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab looks like. Here, nurses are a critical part of our integrated care teams.

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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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Shusuke Okita, PhD

Postdoctral Fellow

Motor Impairment Related Changes in Muscles Properties in Chronic Stroke

Interested in understanding if the chronic neural impairments & disuse of the upper limb associated with hemiparetic stroke lead to changes in muscle structure

Research Project

Child Life Activities Add Comfort & Magic to Hospital Stays

Child Life is a degreed profession dedicated to understanding and minimizing the effects of illness and healthcare on children and their families. Child Life Specialists (CLSs) provide psychological, emotional and developmental support for children and families in healthcare settings, helping them cope through age-appropriate education and play.

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Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes' Health

The health of pelvic floor muscles in active patients is crucial: these muscles work as part of your core muscles alongside the diaphragm, abdominals and spinal stabilizers. A healthy pelvic floor is able to both contract and relax, moving in tandem with the diaphragm as you breathe.

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