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Spinal Cord Injury: Tendon Transfer Surgery
Tendons are the part of the body that connects muscle to bone. Tendon transfer reconstructive surgery is a procedure used to improve strength in the wrist and hand for people who have weakness due to a spinal cord injury
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Health Literacy video: Help Your Patients Understand
This video is geared toward professionals in the health care field. It is a guide to assist professionals help their patients with health literacy.
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Todd Kuiken: A Prosthetic Arm that Feels
Watch this TED talk to hear RIC expert Dr. Todd Kuiken describe cutting-edge discoveries that are changing the lives of people with amputations and limb deficiencies.
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Incontinence: Tips to Manage
This video from the National Stroke Association explains the different kinds of incontinence and some strategies to manage this condition.
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Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly known as a blood clot. Blood clots may occur in someone who has had an injury or illness, is unable to move around as before
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Locked-in Syndrome
Locked-in Syndrome is a condition in which all voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed, except for those that control eye movements.
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Concussions 101: A Primer for Kids and Parents
View this YouTube video for basic information on concussions including a general guide for return to activity.
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Charity Care and Financial Assistance
The Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 provides financial assistance for medically necessary care for eligible patients.
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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic or postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. It often occurs after spending a long time in bed and then suddenly getting up.
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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness
The Osher Center practice at Northwestern Medicine provides integrative and wellness services.
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