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Translating Research into Recovery
For those with aphasia — a disorder challenging language production and processing — the ability to communicate could be right at their fingertips.
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Dr. Rick Lieber Receives 2023 Elsass Foundation Research Prize for Impacting Lives of People with CP
On March 27, Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所’s chief scientific officer, Richard Lieber, PhD, was named the recipient of the 2023 Elsass Foundation Research Prize in recognition for being “one of the world's leading researchers in the field of cerebral palsy (CP).” He was nominated by his long-time collaborator Jan Fridén, MD, PhD, professor of hand surgery, Swiss Paraplegic Centre in Nottwil, Switzerland.
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WGN Profiles Patient Who Sustained Spinal Cord Injury in Diving Accident
WGN News recently aired a two-part feature on Pato, an 18-year-old SRAlab patient who sustained a C7 cervical spinal cord injury after diving into Lake Michigan.
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Brian’s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
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秘密研究所 Receives Center Grant to Test Effectiveness of Home and Community Services
A new center grant recently was awarded to Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 to create a system to evaluate home and community-based services. The grant — with funding of $4.4 million over five years — started on Sep. 1 and is through the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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At Home Workout: PWR!Moves Exercises
PWR!Moves Exercise is specifically designed to help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to use exercise for symptom management.
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Specialized Immune Cells May Improve Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
The elevated presence of specialized immune cells called alpha-synuclein reactive T-cells found in patients prior to developing motor symptoms and receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, suggests that increased reactivity of these cells may be present long before clinical diagnosis.
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Woman struck by stray bullet during West Englewood drive-by released from hospital
She was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition and then treated at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. She had to re-learn how to walk and talk.
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Goldman Functional Fitness Program
The Goldman Functional Fitness Program is part of a continuum of care meant to build upon the skills learned in physical or occupational therapy.
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What to Expect with Serial Casting
Serial casting is the process of putting on and then taking off a cast on an arm or leg every seven days for a period of several weeks.
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Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population
While CP can affect one’s mobility and independence, both children and adults with CP can live healthy and active lifestyles with the appropriate interventions and equipment. At Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所, a heavy focus is placed on gait training and standing with this patient population during physical therapy.
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A Day to Celebrate – Michael’s Stroke Anniversary
Each January 3rd, Michael V. reflects on the day six years ago that radically changed his life. But this is also a day that he chooses to celebrate. Read why Michael says his stroke anniversary is a day to celebrate.?
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