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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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Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
Drug, combined with physical therapy, has potential to unmask stem cell potential.
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"Worse Than Cancer" COVID Survivor Recounts in Vivid Detail His Six-Week Recovery
ABC’s Good Morning America recently published a short film featuring world-renowned documentary filmmaker Gordon Quinn on his experiences as a patient with COVID-19.
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A Guide to Common Terms: Part 2 — Orthotics
When it comes to orthotics, the numerous technical terms and acronyms can be daunting for a patient. To help patients navigate their journey, Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 continues its guide to common terminology.
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Joe’s Story: Gaining Patience & Perspective in the Face of Post-stroke Language Recovery
One morning while he was getting ready for work, Joe had a stroke, triggered by a blocked carotid artery. In addition to mobility issues and other physical impairments, Joe experienced aphasia and apraxia, communication disorders that can occur after a stroke.
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Five Tips for Managing Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can be frustrating and painful but, with the right approach— and even, possibly, outpatient occupational therapy — recovery?is possible. Here are a few easy tips to effectively reduce pain and promote healing.
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Pain Management for Thumb Arthritis
Carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis — also known as thumb arthritis — is a common condition that affects the CMC joint, which is located at the base of the thumb (where it connects with the wrist).
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Inspiration and Transformation: Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 Combines Pathways and RIC
Need inspiration to lean in and embrace your faith, intellect, gifts and power to create impact? Please get to know Shirley Ryan.
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Team Effort: Building an Adaptive Mountain Bike Together
A group of more than 10 Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 staff, volunteers and adaptive athletes recently came together at the rehabilitation hospital for a unique opportunity — the assembly of a new adaptive mountain bike using a free, open-source design.
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Gait Belts Provide Support Every Step of the Way
Though a gait belt might seem simple at first glance, this common and extremely helpful tool plays an important role in keeping individuals safe and supported as they make progress in their balance, strength, coordination and mobility.
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