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Dr. Roy Joins Research Team Investigating Improved Care for Patients with Brain Cancer
The Lurie Cancer Center recently awarded a grant to an interdisciplinary team of researchers — including Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, attending physician, Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic, and research scientist — to improve care for patients with glioblastoma (GBM), a fast-growing type of brain cancer.
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Graded Motor Imagery for Managing Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can interfere with an individual’s participation in daily activities, including sports and recreation, hobbies, housekeeping, cooking, self-care, personal hygiene and social engagement. In fact, individuals may find themselves moving less or avoiding these activities entirely due to a fear of pain.
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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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New Publication in Frontiers in Robotics & AI
Blair Hu published a paper in Frontiers in Robotics AI describing a dataset called ENcyclopedia of Able-bodied Bilateral Lower Limb Locomotor Signals (ENABL3S).
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Back to Basics: Five Tips for Starting a New Running Regime
While we’re all sheltering in place, many of us have found our activity levels declining. Gyms are closed, we aren’t walking to work, and our normal routines have changed drastically. Physical activity is now more important than ever, and running is a great way to keep moving that doesn’t require any special equipment.
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What is a Stroke?
Stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain that causes brain injury and results in impairment or loss of some functions.
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Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury
When Duane sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, his future was uncertain. His father, Duane Sr., a retired Marine, pushed for him to go to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Ditching the "Dis-"
Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.
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The Pelvic Floor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Most people have heard about the core muscles. As dancers, you are likely familiar with this group of muscles. A part of the core that is less talked about is the pelvic floor muscles.
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Steven Lutzky: Helping Create Systemic Change in Home- and Community-Based Services
Learn more about Steven Lutzky and how he helps create systemic change in home- and community-based services.
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What “The Soul Moves First” Means to Nicole
Nicole posted the below reflection to Facebook about her recent Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and the reawakening she had seeing “The Soul Moves First” after therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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