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Stretching for Dancers
As a dancer, it is important to maintain both strength and flexibility. Dancing demands a level of control and stability while performing dynamic movements, requiring a greater range of motion than most other sports.
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What are the types of brain injury?
Depending on the cause of the injury and the location of where it occurs in the brain, all brain injuries result in change or damage to how the brain functions.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Receives $8.7 Million NIH Grant for First-of-its-Kind Bionic Arm Osseointegration Study
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was awarded $8.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance the field of bionics by applying osseointegration in a novel manner. The study has potential to restore sensation for those with upper-limb amputations
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Physical Therapist Sam Pietrzak Shares Her 'Why'
Samantha Pietrzak, senior physical therapist, Margaret & Mark Stephan Legs + Walking Lab, has been with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for three years. Why? She credits a top-to-bottom dedication to excellence and mentoring that creates benefits for team members and patients.
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Do Your Knees Hurt in the Morning? 5 Simple Exercises to Improve and Maintain Knee Mobility
Knee joints are made up of several different structures that are meant to stretch and maintain movement. By incorporating these five simple, beginner exercises into your routine, you can maintain — or even improve — the mobility of your knee joint.
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Dr. Annette Grotheer Honored for Bringing Preventive Health Screenings to Barber & Beauty Shops
At an April 19 ceremony in Washington, D.C., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab medical resident Annette Grotheer, MD, MPH, was honored as one of the National Minority Quality Forum’s “40 Under 40," for founding The Shop Docs.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Opens New DayRehabCenter® in Arlington Heights
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab DayRehabCenter® Arlington Heights, located at 3215 N. Wilke Rd., serves patients primarily from the northwest suburbs.
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Administration to Nursing: Antoinette Johnson's Journey
In April, Antoinette Johnson completed a six-year journey of dedication and sacrifice with a short walk south on North McClurg Court.
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.
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Balance in the midst of COVID chaos: Why daily routines matter
“The secret to life is to adjust,” is a phrase often quoted by my parents when I would dig in my heels to protest change. COVID-19 has led many of us to experience a loss of structure, routine and even meaning in daily life. Experiencing a pandemic is uncharted territory. We have been tasked with “adjusting” in all facets of life.
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The Chicago Cubs Report for Caring for Kids Camp
Our Caring for Kids Summer Camp enjoyed spending time with two special guests from the Chicago Cubs: pitcher Brian Duensing and mascot Clark the Cub.
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AbilityLab Team Authors Study on Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID
A new study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation identified the cause of — and hope for the potential prevention of — nerve injuries in patients treated in the intensive care unit for severe COVID-19.
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Kyle’s Story: From Rehabilitation Hospital Worker to Patient
Kyle went from being fully dependent for all mobility to being able to walk with a walker for more than 100 feet.
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