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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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Ask the Expert: Edie Babbitt, PhD, on Aphasia
Dr. Babbitt provides insight about different types of aphasia, how families and caretakers can support people with aphasia, and more.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, UChicago Medicine Partner for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services
UChicago Medicine and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have joined forces to bring the services and expertise of a premier rehabilitation hospital to patients of the academic health system.
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COVID Care Unit — A Day in the Life with Sarah Mulroe, RN
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff help patients who have progressed from the acute phase of COVID-19, and need assistance recovering strength, endurance and functional independence.
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The Ongoing Evolution of Medical Education
For at least the last decade, medical schools have been shifting towards problem-based learning enriched with group discussion.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurologic condition that can cause muscle weakness and — in severe cases — mobility, breathing and swallowing issues. With our deep expertise in treating children and adults with GBS through intensive rehabilitation, we help our patients regain function and independence.
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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
In small doses, stress can motivate you or keep you safe. Chronic stress can cause all sorts of side effects. It can even cause physical changes in your brain.
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Concussion
We have 60 years’ experience studying the brain’s complexities and healing capacity.
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Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
935 Beisner Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
United States
Hospital Distinctions
We are proud to be the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions — from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. Explore the distinctions and industry certifications we have received that underscore our continued commitment to excellent patient care.
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Study participant walks for the first time following injury
Non-invasive neurostimulation paired with physical therapy temporarily mends broken connection between brain and spinal cord in patients with spinal cord injury.
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