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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Understanding the Levels of Care
As patients begin rehabilitation, it is important to understand the different levels of care and how they help support patients on their road to recovery. Three levels of care are available at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 ¡ª inpatient, day rehabilitation and outpatient ¡ª as patients make improvements in their physical and cognitive function and progress through their recovery journey.
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Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness
For individuals who live with chronic pain ¡ª either from an injury, illness or chronic condition ¡ª it can be challenging to remain present. Pain can lead to an increased focus on physical symptoms and internal feelings, which can exacerbate the pain experience.
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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Psychologist Featured in PBS Next Avenue Story about Chronic Pain
Next Avenue, a digital PBS publication, recently featured Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 clinical psychologist?Claire Pedersen, PsyD, in a story about the?connection between chronic pain and anger ¡ª and how anger can have an impact on the perception, intensity and frequency of pain.
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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Patient Featured in Science News Story About Chronic Pain Alternatives
Science News, an independent, nonprofit science news publication, recently featured Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 patient Megan H. in a story about the?growth in alternative treatments for chronic pain ¡ª and how many people living with chronic pain could benefit from a broad mix of treatments beyond pharmacological options.
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Graded Motor Imagery for Managing Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can interfere with an individual¡¯s participation in daily activities, including sports and recreation, hobbies, housekeeping, cooking, self-care, personal hygiene and social engagement. In fact, individuals may find themselves moving less or avoiding these activities entirely due to a fear of pain.
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A Focus on Women¡¯s Health: Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise, Bone Density & More
Women¡¯s Health & Fitness Day is celebrated every year to promote the importance of health awareness and physical activity in women. In recognition, here is a roundup of articles about pelvic floor health, exercise, bone density and more by Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s?women¡¯s health experts.
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Megan¡¯s Story: Movement Is Key to Living with Chronic Pain
Megan lived with chronic pain for over 20 years. She participated in our four-week pain program to learn strategies and techniques to help navigate daily pain.
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Three Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Nurses Receive 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award
Three Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 nurses ¡ª Rachel Adekoya, RN, nurse manager; Katie Earnest, RN, director, Nursing Research; and Lindsay Hong, RN, nurse manager ¡ª have been recognized by the Illinois Nurses Foundation with the 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award.
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An Active Life with Cerebral Palsy
Born with CP, Michelle started receiving rehabilitation when she was only 6. Since then, she has made amazing changes and now leads a full, active teenage life.
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Active After Breast Cancer
Tara, diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2016 during a regular mammogram, was training for a 10-mile race. How would treatment affect her active lifestyle?
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