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Research Spotlight: Cognitive Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Long COVID Brain Fog
A recent study highlights the positive effects of cognitive rehabilitation in patients experiencing lingering cognitive difficulties, or “brain fog,” after experiencing COVID-19.
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Kayla Jones: A Love of Sports and Science Led to a Career in Medical Research
Kayla Jones began working as a CROR project coordinator in February 2017 and is currently involved with several studies, including one looking at ways to help people with spinal cord injuries manage their weight.
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Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery
Mike, a firefighter from Maryland, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident.
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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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Vertigo to “Verti-gone”
Did you know physical therapists can provide treatment for individuals who have vertigo or other symptoms of dizziness? In fact, some physical therapists — including those at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — have pursued additional specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation to help patients with problems with balance and dizziness, particularly those originiating in the brain or inner ear.
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What are the types of brain injury?
Depending on the cause of the injury and the location of where it occurs in the brain, all brain injuries result in change or damage to how the brain functions.
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PMR Feature: Novel Approaches to Knee Osteoarthritis
"How can we help patients with knee OA feel better without surgery?" has prompted two research projects Dr. Jayabalan leads at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: one is a new test to identify OA earlier, and the second is the novel use of equipment to help patients with OA get the full benefits of exercise without pain.
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Schroth Method for Scoliosis: A Path to Better Spinal Health
One option for the treatment of scoliosis is the Schroth method, an exercise-based physical therapy approach. This method is available on an outpatient basis at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for patients who have scoliosis, as well as kyphosis — another spinal condition marked by an excessive rounding of the upper back.
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Sangeeta Driver, MD, MPH
Section Chief, Brain Injury Medicine & Rehabilitation
Attending Physician, Brain Innovation Center
Associate Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Health Disparities not Eliminated by Medicaid Expansion Alone; Multiple Factors Influence Health Outcomes
Among the discussion of racial equity and disparities in all areas of American life, disparities in healthcare utilization and people’s experiences with the healthcare system have picked up steam between policymakers, clinicians, analysts, and patients.
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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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Rudy Chiu: Using Medical Informatics to Help Patients Understand Rehabilitation Measures
Learn more about rudy chiu and how he uses medical informatics to help patients understand rehabilitation measures.
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