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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Speech-Language Pathologist, Patient Featured in WBEZ Chicago Story about Long COVID
Five years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 1 in 5 adults continue to have a health condition that might be related to their previous COVID illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 in Chicago, rehabilitation is one pathway to support those struggling with long COVID.
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Meet Baby Harvey: A Year in the Life with Cerebral Palsy
Harvey S. was only four months old when he traveled with his parents, Michele and Jake, from Virginia to Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 in Chicago. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and soon began inpatient ¡°habilitative therapy¡± ¡ª a type of therapy geared toward developing new skills, often used in children with chronic conditions.
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Ask the Expert: Traumatic Brain Injury with Amy Basken, Patient Parent & Caregiver
To recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, we invited patient parent and caregiver Amy Basken to answer audience questions for our monthly ¡°Ask the Expert¡± series. After her son, Matthew, experienced a TBI, he came to Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 for rehabilitation. Now, three years later, Amy shares her experiences and reflections as the mother of a person living with a TBI.
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John¡¯s Story: Finding Healing & Self-Acceptance in Art Therapy
John D. was diagnosed with Guillain-Barr¨¦ syndrome (GBS), a rare disorder in which the body¡¯s immune system attacks the nerves, often without warning. The resulting nerve damage can cause muscle weakness and, in John¡¯s case, paralysis.
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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Physician Shares Pelvic Health Insights in Woman¡¯s World
As a physiatrist and director of women¡¯s health rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, Sarah Hwang, MD, is an expert in the health of the pelvic floor ¡ª an important group of muscles responsible for stabilizing the pelvis and lower back; supporting internal pelvic organs; maintaining bowel and bladder continence; aiding in circulation between the legs and the heart; and facilitating sexual function.
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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Physical Therapist Shares Insights in The New York Times about Pain & Exercise
Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s Conor O¡¯Donovan, DPT ¡ª a physical therapist in the rehabilitation hospital¡¯s Pain Management Center ¡ª shared his expertise about pain and exercise in a recent article by The New York Times, Your Workout Should Hurt. But When is Pain a Red Flag?
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Nick¡¯s Story: How Assistive Technology Gave Him a Voice
Nick lost the ability to communicate at just 17 years old when his heart stopped during a routine surgery on his jaw. He went without oxygen for 10 minutes, leaving him with a severe?brain injury and unable to walk, talk or eat.
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The Benefits of Recreation Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation
After a life-changing injury or illness, many people choose to continue their recovery in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital like Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 ¡ª to restore function, recover lost abilities and regain independence.
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Bob¡¯s Story: Helping Patients Envision Life After a Left Ventricular Assist Device
Bob, who will turn 85 on his next birthday, served as one of approximately 35 volunteers in the Peer Mentorship Program offered through the rehabilitation hospital¡¯s Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center.
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Ask the Expert: Monica Rho, MD, on Sports Medicine
The latest featured expert is?Monica Rho, MD, the Reva and David Logan Section Chief of?Musculoskeletal Medicine?at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91. Dr. Rho also is the lead team physician for the U.S. Women¡¯s National Soccer Team ¡ª and was part of the staff that helped the players win the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Tracy¡¯s Big Year: From the Paralympics to Parenthood
It has been a whirlwind of a year for Tracy O. ¡ª who has gone from competing as a Paralympian at the 2024 Paris summer games to embarking on a new adventure, parenthood.
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Treating Swallowing Disorders through Swallow Therapy
Swallowing disorders can be distressing: Imagine coughing every time you take a drink of water, or feeling like food is stuck in your throat each time you take a bite. Imagine being told it could be dangerous for you to eat or drink your favorite foods and beverages.
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