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When Survivors Are Hurting: Understanding Post-Stroke Pain
Dr. Harvey speaks with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association about pain most commonly associated with recovery from a stroke.
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Role Model
A new research hospital in Chicago places clinicians, researchers, and patients in shared spaces to innovate and drive outcomes.
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Swimmer Learns to Walk Again after Beach Accident
After a diving accident at the beach, Tural was admitted to RIC where we went through the frustrations of therapy couple with "crazy and happy moments."
Patient Story

After Being Paralyzed from the Waist Down, Man Walks Again
After opening his eyes, Thomas noticed he could move his legs. ¡°I realized I was hurt very badly. I looked down at my legs and I couldn¡¯t feel them.¡±
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After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend
After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.
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Neuroscientists Are Searching for God in Our Gray Matter
Jordan Grafman, director of brain injury research at the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, and other neuro-scientists have been curious about the neural basis of faith.
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The 2 Most Common Myths of Childhood Speech Development
Advice from a speech-language pathologist about two common myths about speech therapy for kids.
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How does a spinal cord injury (SCI) affect breathing?
Not all spinal cord injuries affect breathing. The location of the injury on the spinal cord and the nature of the injury determine whether breathing is affected.
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USGA Hosts Second U.S. Adaptive Open with Help from Clinicians
On July 12, the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) hosted the U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst No. 6. This year marked the second edition of the tournament and, just like last year, was made possible by the vital contributions of Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 team members.
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What is a Ventilator, and How Does it Work?
Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord at the neck-level (cervical) can result in damage to the nerves controlling the breathing muscles. Learn more about how a spinal cord injury (SCI) affects these nerves.
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