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Elise Olsen: Early experiences and connections to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 make her job 'very full circle'
You could say it was inevitable that Elise Olsen would find her way to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 where she is a research assistant in the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes 嫩B研究院 (CROR).
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Q & A with Lisa Helma, Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院
Learn more about vocational rehabilitation, or voc rehab as it’s sometimes known, a discipline that works with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their vocational goals. Voc rehab services revolve around training, education, employment and job retention.
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Watch Jaya's Story: Back to Beloved Activities Following a TBI
Jaya was in a car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury and spinal fracture, among other injuries. She arrived at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 in a minimally conscious state.
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Dr. Colin Franz Featured in Article on the Promise of Degradable Medical Implants
A recent article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) highlighted the potentially groundbreaking benefits of electronic medical implants that break down in the body instead of having to be surgically removed. The materials have been tested in animals and soon could be tested in human clinical trials.
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Hiring People with Disabilities: the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, RUSH University Medical Center and Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院
On July 26, 2022, the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot opened the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Career Center.
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1b/2a Study of NVG-291 in Spinal Cord Injury Subjects
This study is examining how the study drug, NVG-291, affects nerve connections in the spinal cord and whether it is safe and tolerable to use.
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Intrepid, Joyful Lewis Takes SCI Rehabilitation by Storm
Lewis wants to help others who are on similar journeys. “I would love to show people who have spinal cord injuries that there are always possibilities. I want to be a leader, sharing my positivity — especially in Kenya.”
Patient Story
U.S. Finishes 3rd at Powerchair Soccer World Cup — Reflections from Dr. Daniel Goodman & Sarah Mulroe
On October 20, Team USA defeated Argentina, 2-1, to earn a third-place finish at the Powerchair Soccer World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
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CROR at the ACRM Annual Conference, 2023
Find out where and when researchers from the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes 嫩B研究院 (CROR) will be presenting at the 2023 ACRM Annual Conference in Atlanta.
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Telefitness
Telefitness is a one-on-one interactive virtual exercise program for individuals who are looking to maximize their functional fitness and training outcomes under the guidance and care of one of our expert Exercise Physiologists.
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Exercise for Cancer Treatment
Join us for one-on-one individualized training sessions with one of our expert exercise physiologists to combat the side effects of cancer treatment such as increased fatigue, loss of muscle mass and decreases in balance.
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New Balance and Stability Class
The new Balance and Stability class includes an educational component and a circuit of exercises focused on balance.
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