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Dave Takes Big Step in Journey from Limb Loss to Lawyer
Thirty-five-year-old Dave J. graduated from law school with hopes of embarking on a legal career. However, a congenital heart defect slowed Dave’s progress toward becoming a lawyer. He was told he needed a heart transplant. Read Dave's full story.
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Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院
Recreation therapists and sports coordinators at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 are part of the Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) team, who use physical activity-based interventions to address the health, well-being, and physical and psychological needs of patients. In the process, they promote individuals’ functioning and independence in life activities.
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Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter
To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.
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Ben Surpasses Expectations and Climbs to the Top of the World
From his first shaky steps at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, to the 2,149 steps up the Willis Tower, Ben has surpassed expectations. He continues to make progress and looks forward to returning to work soon.
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NSF Awards $5 Million to Dr. Brenna Argall-Led Project to Develop Power Wheelchair with Driver-Assist Technology
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator program recently announced a $5 million award to Project Drive, a multidisciplinary partnership that aims to bring the first active driving assistance system for power wheelchairs to the consumer market. The principal investigator of the NSF-funded project is Brenna Argall, PhD, research scientist and director, Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (argallab).
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Peer Mentors Model a Life Well Lived
Returning home after a life-changing illness or injury is a positive step in recovery, but it can take time to adjust. Our peer mentor program helps patients and families through the transition.
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New 嫩B研究院 Shows Promise to Improve Walking in Kids with Cerebral Palsy
A new study is first to provide direct evidence to indicate that improving weight shifting capacity of children with CP may improve overall walking function.
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Bionic Leap Forward with First Thought-Controlled Leg
Journal of the American Medical Association profiles study of new non-invasive thought-controlled leg that learns and adjusts with each step.
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Chronic Pain No More
On a Monday in the fall of 2008, just like any other Monday, Karl Lyons bent down to pick up a magazine. Suddenly, he couldn’t stand up.
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Undefeated: Marty Hartigan lost his limbs. Then he cheered up his friends.
A year after his near-death experience, Marty Hagan, the former Stanford rugby player is coming to terms with a different life and body.
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Northwestern PM&R Residency Medical Education Track
Leslie Rydberg, MD always had an interest in education and the teaching process. She has found a career path that allows her to cultivate that interest.
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How Focused Breathing Can Help Beat Everyday Stress
Relaxation techniques targeted at decreasing and managing tension are highly successful in the reduction of stress, and also are effective in reducing pain.
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