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Marathon Runners

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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Maya Yuen

New Robert R. McCormick Foundation Center for Hope and Equity to Be Led by Maya Yuen

Meet Maya Yuen, manager of the newly created Robert R. McCormick Foundation Center for Hope and Equity.

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Returning to Exercise After COVID

COVID is not the same as a cold or flu, and returning to physical activity after getting over COVID is not the same as hitting the gym after a mild illness.

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Eva R. and Cheryl M. accept their awards.

Going the Extra Mile for Patients and Colleagues

Each year during National Nurses Week, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 honors two individuals for excellence in patient care.

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Managing Changes in Self-Identity After a Serious Injury or Medical Condition

Self-identity is defined as how someone perceives their life roles and abilities. After a serious injury or medical condition, people’s self-identities — as employees or students, parents, spouses and children, or athletes — can change in ways that can be distressing. If you are struggling with changes in identity, use these four strategies to assist with coping.

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Primal Movement

Primal Movement: A More Functional Way to Exercise

As many people continue to work from home, one trend in fitness that has gained popularity is “primal movement.” If that name makes you think has to do with how a prehistoric human would move … you aren’t too far off!

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Mylene Lagaya

Passionate Return to Nursing: Mylene's Purpose

Mylene Lagaya, RN, registered nurse 2, Pain Management Center — who has been with SRAlab for five years — shares how a car accident as teen led her to a career helping others in a full-circle moment.

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Do Your Knees Hurt in the Morning? 5 Simple Exercises to Improve and Maintain Knee Mobility

Do Your Knees Hurt in the Morning? 5 Simple Exercises to Improve and Maintain Knee Mobility

Knee joints are made up of several different structures that are meant to stretch and maintain movement. By incorporating these five simple, beginner exercises into your routine, you can maintain — or even improve — the mobility of your knee joint.

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Marty Siegel

Making a Difference Since 2005: Volunteer and Donor Martin Siegel

You’d never know from his humble demeanor that Marty Siegel is one of the top serving volunteers ever at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院. He’s been a volunteer since 2005, giving more than 3,700 hours of service.

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Got Medicaid? Get Ready to Renew!

You have not had to renew your Medicaid since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for your healthcare, like doctor visits, prescription medicine, and urgent emergency services.

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“INside the OUTcomes” Podcast

“INside the OUTcomes” Podcast: Working with Parkinson’s Disease

The latest episode of “INside the OUTcomes” — the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes 嫩B研究院’s (CROR) podcast — features an interview with Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD, director of Implementation Science, and research scientist II, Strength + Endurance Lab. This episode was released to coincide with World Parkinson’s Day on April 11.

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Senior Physical Therapist Sam Pietrzak

Physical Therapist Sam Pietrzak Shares Her 'Why'

Samantha Pietrzak, senior physical therapist, Margaret & Mark Stephan Legs + Walking Lab, has been with Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 for three years. Why? She credits a top-to-bottom dedication to excellence and mentoring that creates benefits for team members and patients.

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