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Do Your Knees Hurt in the Morning? 5 Simple Exercises to Improve and Maintain Knee Mobility

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 ¡ª or even improve ¡ª the mobility of your knee joint.

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TBI patient Nirali Chauhan and her therapist Renee Keefer

Daily Herald Profiles Patient Competing on ¡°The Great American Baking Show¡±

The Daily Herald recently published a profile of Nirali Chauhan ¡ª a Barrington resident, medical student and Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 outpatient.

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Dr. Annette Grotheer Honored for Bringing Preventive Health Screenings to Barber & Beauty Shops

Dr. Annette Grotheer Honored for Bringing Preventive Health Screenings to Barber & Beauty Shops

At an April 19 ceremony in Washington, D.C., Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 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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Mylene Lagaya

Passionate Return to Nursing: Mylene's Purpose

Mylene Lagaya, RN, registered nurse 2, Pain Management Center ¡ª who has been with SRAlab for five years ¡ª shares how a car accident as teen led her to a career helping others in a full-circle moment.

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Primal Movement

Primal Movement: A More Functional Way to Exercise

As many people continue to work from home, one trend in fitness that has gained popularity is ¡°primal movement.¡± If that name makes you think has to do with how a prehistoric human would move ¡­ you aren¡¯t too far off!

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WGN Profiles Pediatric Patient in Story About Young Survivors of Gun Violence

WGN Profiles Pediatric Patient in Story About Young Survivors of Gun Violence

WGN news recently aired a story about children who have survived gun violence in Chicago, focusing on the experience of 12-year-old Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 patient Mekhi.

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Jessica Curran, DPT, on set at WGN News

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91's New Golf Performance Program Featured on WGN

A recent episode of WGN Morning News featured a segment with Jessica Curran, DPT, clinical manager, Outpatient Therapy, discussing Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91's new Golf Performance Program.

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A man using a wheelchair and a woman hold hands outside.

Managing Changes in Self-Identity After a Serious Injury or Medical Condition

Self-identity is defined as how someone perceives their life roles and abilities. After a serious injury or medical condition, people¡¯s self-identities ¡ª as employees or students, parents, spouses and children, or athletes ¡ª can change in ways that can be distressing. If you are struggling with changes in identity, use these four strategies to assist with coping.

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Eva R. and Cheryl M. accept their awards.

Going the Extra Mile for Patients and Colleagues

Each year during National Nurses Week, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 honors two individuals for excellence in patient care.

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Brian and Missy

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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