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Recovered quadriplegic from Chicago prepares to swim in San Francisco Bay to raise awareness of paralysis. ‘Doesn’t surprise me a bit,’ says mom.
From the beach where he swims on Lake Michigan, Rob Heitz can point out the green facade of the rehabilitation hospital where he began his recovery journey after being paralyzed from the neck down 19 years ago.
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Ask the Expert: Matthew Grissom, RN, on Rehabilitation Nursing
In the following Q&A, Matthew shares his experiences as a rehabilitation nurse:
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Sitting All Day May Be Causing Your Jaw Pain
Have you noticed tension in your jaw, face or neck? Headaches? Clicking or popping while chewing? Pain when yawning? These symptoms may be associated a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, or TMJ — and may be linked with prolonged sitting or postural changes.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Appoints Cheri Blauwet, MD, as Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer
Today, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab announced the appointment of a key leader: Cheri Blauwet, MD, as senior vice president and chief clinical officer. She will begin in September and will report to Pablo Celnik, MD, CEO.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Unveils New AbilityLab
RIC will soon be a thing of the past. But that's not to say it's going away. It has a new name, a new location and a much larger, & a state-of-the-art facility.
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Remembering Brenda Barnes and Bill Wardrop
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) remembers Brenda Barnes and Bill Wardrop, two committed Governing Board members who recently passed away.
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A Case Study: Vocational Rehabilitation Helps Chicagoan Regain Confidence and Get Back to Full Employment
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Research Informed by Care: Niveda Tennety uses Storytelling to Inform Work
In her ten months as a research assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Niveda Tennety said one of the most important lessons she has learned is the value of storytelling.
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How does a spinal cord injury (SCI) affect breathing?
Not all spinal cord injuries affect breathing. The location of the injury on the spinal cord and the nature of the injury determine whether breathing is affected.
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Swimmer Learns to Walk Again after Beach Accident
After a diving accident at the beach, Tural was admitted to RIC where we went through the frustrations of therapy couple with "crazy and happy moments."
Patient Story
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.
Patient Story
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report 2017
We have once again been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for 27 years.
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