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Arthritis + Joint Conditions
We offer rehab for people whose abilities have been affected by arthritis, hip fractures, joint replacement, osteoporosis or musculoskeletal disorders.
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An Icon¡¯s Icon: Clarence Waldron¡¯s Stroke Recovery
During his storied career and decades-long tenure as senior writer and editor for Jet magazine, Clarence Waldron interfaced with these icons and many more. In addition to lovingly being referred to as ¡°the dean of arts and entertainment journalists,¡± Clarence, himself an icon, also is a stroke survivor. As we commemorate National Stroke Awareness Month, he generously has offered to share his story and perspectives.
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Chronic Pain Affects Many in the U.S. Workforce New Self-Management Techniques Show Promise
Often defined as any pain lasting more than 12 weeks, chronic pain may be the result of an injury like a sprain, MS, spinal stenosis.
In the News
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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Ventilator Weaning
Our vent weaning program is a specialty in itself. Your vent-weaning team has decades of experience in helping SCI patients breathe independently.
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CROR Receives Five-year Renewal of SCI Model Systems Grant to Improve Patient Outcomes
Researchers at the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 have received a $2.5 million five-year grant to continue their groundbreaking work in advancing the treatment and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injuries.
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Hongkai Wang, MD
PhD candidate
Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
It is natural for families to feel worried or overwhelmed when hiring someone to care for their loved one. However, by understanding care options and available resources, families can more easily navigate the process of finding a trustworthy and caring person to help at home.
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People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Face Challenges with Employment, Health Disparities
In some respects, life has gotten much better for many Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). But more than 7 million people in the U.S. with IDD are still facing substantial challenges, disability experts say.
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Guillain-Barr¨¦ Syndrome: Treatment & Rehabilitation
Guillain-Barr¨¦ syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurologic condition in which a person¡¯s immune system attacks their own nerves ¡ª causing muscle weakness and, sometimes, severe mobility, breathing and swallowing issues. Discover GBS treatment and rehabilitation options.
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Will¡¯s Story: Covering Miles while Making Marathon Memories
Chicago resident Will H. is a regular on the city¡¯s scenic lakefront path, often commuting approximately 10 miles each way between his downtown residence to University of Chicago¡¯s Hyde Park campus, where he is pursuing his MBA degree.
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