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KTEAM participates in SkyRise 2019
On Sunday, November 4, 2019, three KTEAM members participated in the annual SkyRise Chicago, the world's largest indoor stair climb.
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June is Aphasia Awareness Month!
Join our Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment in spreading awareness this month!
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Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) Education, Support & Community Events
Through our programs and support groups, we strive to raise awareness, foster knowledge and address the needs of the Parkinson's disease community.
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WTTW News Segment on Center for Bionic Medicine Wins a Regional Emmy
WTTW News aired a story that showcased the work of Dr. Levi Hargrove and team, which aims to advance the capability and usability of bionic limbs. The piece won a regional Emmy for outstanding work in the category of health and medicine.
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What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)
While some people with mild aphasia may bounce back without treatment, it’s not the case for many, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinician shares insights with Daily Beast.
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Ask the Expert: Richard Harvey, MD, on Stroke Recovery and Research
In conjunction with American Stroke Month in May, our latest featured expert is Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center. He provides insight about stroke rehabilitation; promising stroke research and innovation; locked-in syndrome (LIS); and more.
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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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Adaptive Sports & Accessible Recreation Make for Summer Fun in the Sun
Adaptive sports and accessible recreational activities are a great way to have fun, stay active and take advantage of being outdoors during the summer months. Here are five activities to add to the summer bucket list.
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A Guide to Common Terms: Part 1 — Prosthetics
Prosthetic devices can be game-changing for patients who have experienced limb loss or who were born with a limb difference. Prostheses enable people to live productive and rewarding lives by helping to support their function, mobility and independence.
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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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2022 Awardee: Sameer Ashaie, PhD
Sameer Ashaie is a research scientist at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and a research assistant professor at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
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Heading Home After a Spinal Cord Injury
Michael Anthony sustained a SCI and was told initially he may never walk again.. Recently, he walked out of the hospital on his own.
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