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John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
Since his time at Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.
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Ways to Train for a Marathon, Besides Running
When training for a marathon, taking care of your body between running sessions can help you go faster for longer with fewer injuries.
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Pablo Celnik, MD, Appointed to Lead Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 as Next CEO
Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 announced the appointment of its next leader: Pablo Celnik, MD, a physiatrist, physician-scientist and internationally recognized leader in neurologic rehabilitation and academic medicine.
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Jeff’s Journey of Healing & Hope After a Rare Diagnosis
When Jeff became paralyzed by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), your generous support helped him recover mobility, independence and hope.
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What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)
While some people with mild aphasia may bounce back without treatment, it’s not the case for many, Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 clinician shares insights with Daily Beast.
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Limb Loss Awareness Month: Meet Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料's Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics Team
During Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, meet our Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) team members from throughout our sites of care!
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Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery
Mike, a firefighter from Maryland, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident.
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Bensenville Officer Recovering After Being Shot 9 Times (Daily Herald)
Officer Steven Kotlewski is overcoming hurdles in his recovery from being shot nine times while responding to a domestic disturbance in November.
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For COVID Long Haulers, Hope in Rehab (via Bloomberg)
Rehab facilities across the country have started to take in long Covid patients during the pandemic. The Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 in Chicago, one of the country’s top rehab centers, went so far as to open a wing dedicated to Covid patients.
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Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years (via U.S. News)
Patients were often very forgetful, struggling with the sort of "brain fog" that would often make it difficult to find the words to express themselves. Dr. Colin Franz, a physician-scientist with the Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 in Chicago, said the findings dovetail with his own experience with COVID-19 survivors.
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Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Ryan sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury following a motor bike accident. Watch as he progresses from inpatient rehabilitation to our DayRehab Program.
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A Look Inside the P&O Lab
April was Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and we’re giving a behind-the-scenes look at our Prosthetics & Orthotics program.
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