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Intrepid, Joyful Lewis Takes SCI Rehabilitation by Storm
Lewis wants to help others who are on similar journeys. “I would love to show people who have spinal cord injuries that there are always possibilities. I want to be a leader, sharing my positivity — especially in Kenya.”
Patient Story
CLOSER LOOK: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
On National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, here's a closer look at what this condition means for people all over the world.
Patient Story
David’s Story: The Power of Possibility after Guillain-Barré Syndrome
One Saturday evening, David started to notice tingling in his feet. He assumed he had sat for too long in one position and expected it to fade by morning — but it didn’t. Instead, it spread and intensified throughout his body. He got himself to the emergency room — and collapsed at the front desk.
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Bob’s Story: Helping Patients Envision Life After a Left Ventricular Assist Device
Bob, who will turn 85 on his next birthday, served as one of approximately 35 volunteers in the Peer Mentorship Program offered through the rehabilitation hospital’s Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center.
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Katharine McPhee Sings with Pediatric Patients during Visit to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently welcomed chart-topping artist Katharine McPhee for a tour of the rehabilitation hospital — and, during her visit, she treated the hospital’s pediatric patients to a few of her favorite songs.
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10 Tips from an OT to Make Your Bathroom Safer for Aging in Place
Many adults experience trouble as they age getting into and out of the shower or bathtub, or standing up from the toilet, resulting in an increased risk of falls. Whether you or a loved one are looking to safely age in place, or are recovering from an impairment, there are many ways to make bathrooms safer.
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Robotic Treadmill for Intense, Adaptive Propulsion Training
We will fabricate an innovative split-belt treadmill system that allows backward-directed, real-time-adaptive, resistive forces applied to the pelvis.
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Charles Bombardier: Combining Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Psychology to Help People with Disabilities
Learn more about Charles Bombardier and his combining behavioral medicine and rehabilitation psychology to help people with disabilities.
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Chronic Pain Programs
We have designed intensive, interdisciplinary programs to help you get your body and mind back on track so you can return to your life.
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Facts About Limb Loss
Facts to know about limb loss in recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month.
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Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center
One of only 14 designated "Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems" Centers, helping patients return to the community and maximizing function and independence.
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