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“I Can Do Hard Things”: Paityn’s Recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome at 14
After suddenly becoming paralyzed and diagnosed with a rare neurologic condition, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), 14-year-old Paityn C. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Patient Story
Alumni News: Dr Sliwa's Farewell
Dr. Silwa steps down after 30 years as the Residency Program Director and thanks all those who have made the job some meaningful.
News
AAPM&R 2025 Annual Assembly
Welcome to PMR on Point, a PM&R newsletter, which taps the brainpower of our clinicians, scientists and alumni to highlight our specialty from every angle.
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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.
Blog
Behind the Scenes: SCI Neurostimulation Research
Research led by Monica Perez, PhD, uses a noninvasive neurostimulation treatment to target synaptic connections in the spinal cord. In the process, it improves and preserves physical therapy functional improvements in patients with spinal cord injury — temporarily mending the broken connection between the brain and spinal cord.
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Nurses Showcase Evidence-Based Projects
Recently, three teams of registered nurses (RNs) from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's new Graduate Nurse Residency presented evidence-based practice project findings to the Nursing Practice Council on the following topics:
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Ribbon-cutting Opens New Shirley Ryan AbilityLab DayRehabCenter®
New Shirley Ryan AbilityLab DayRehab Center®
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In the News: Dr. Hargrove Featured on CNBC
CNBC’s The News with Shepard Smith recently aired a segment on artificial touch in prosthetic limbs. The story included quotes from Levi Hargrove, PhD, scientific chair, Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine, offering expert opinion on the future of bionics.
News
Understanding the Parts of the Brain
Learn the parts of the brain, and what does each one does.
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