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Pediatric Guidelines
The below guidelines can decrease length of stay and facilitate discharge to acute rehab facilities
sooner. Place Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) consult early on these diagnoses:
spinal cord injury, stroke, amputations, brain injury.
sooner. Place Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) consult early on these diagnoses:
spinal cord injury, stroke, amputations, brain injury.
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Patient Engagement Intervention in Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
We believe that EMR can be adapted successfully and that the manual and materials can be customized for use in inpatient SCI units. We anticipate that EMR will bring better experiences and outcomes to patients. Patients will engage more and put more effort into therapy, and they will have more positive changes in daily function, mood, and satisfaction than the SOC group.
Research Project
A Day in the Life: Kylee DeWitt, Speech-Language Pathologist
Follow along for a day in the life of Kylee DeWitt, a Speech-Language Pathologist at our Streeterville DayRehab Center in Chicago.
Blog
Jamie Tingey Finds a Calling in Rehabilitation Psychology
Learn more about how Jamie Tingey found a calling in rehabilitation psychology.
In the News
Understanding Back Pain
Almost everyone will experience low back pain. The good news is that whether your back pain is mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting, intermittent or constant, most cases will improve within a few weeks. (That doesn't make the experience any less challenging, however.)
Blog
Glen Lehman: Motivated to Help Others with Limb Loss
Since completing his military rehab, retired Army Sgt. Glen Lehman has been frequently involved with research projects at the Center for Bionic Medicine
In the News
Denise’s Story: Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Through Exercise
Family comes first for 60-year-old Denise C. With her husband, five children, three grandchildren and another grandchild on the way, Denise has devoted her life to raising her kids and building strong ties and unity.
Patient Story
Stroke Recovery: What Sets us Apart?
See what sets us apart from other rehabilitation hospitals and why our outcomes for stroke patients are exceptional.
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Facts About Limb Loss
Facts to know about limb loss in recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month.
In the News
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
Make It Better proudly presents to you our inaugural list of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago.
News
Motor Impairment Related Changes in Muscles Properties in Chronic Stroke
Interested in understanding if the chronic neural impairments & disuse of the upper limb associated with hemiparetic stroke lead to changes in muscle structure
Research Project