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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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An Icon’s Icon: Clarence Waldron’s Stroke Recovery

An Icon’s Icon: Clarence Waldron’s Stroke Recovery

During his storied career and decades-long tenure as senior writer and editor for Jet magazine, Clarence Waldron interfaced with these icons and many more. In addition to lovingly being referred to as “the dean of arts and entertainment journalists,” Clarence, himself an icon, also is a stroke survivor. As we commemorate National Stroke Awareness Month, he generously has offered to share his story and perspectives.

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Jasper Beats the Odds

Jasper Climbs Back to Beat the Odds After Spinal Cord Injury

In early August, Jasper was air-lifted to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 and began with two weeks of intensive inpatient therapy. “The hospital felt like a spaceship,” she said. “Huge, colorful, cool equipment. I thought, ‘I got this, and these people are here to help me.’”

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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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What is a Stroke?

Stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain that causes brain injury and results in impairment or loss of some functions.

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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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Dr. Perez with patient

Multi-site, non-invasive electrical stimulation helps restore function in patients with spinal cord injury

In novel research led by scientists at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, patients with spinal cord injury who received non-invasive electrical stimulation simultaneously targeting motor neurons in the arms and legs followed by physical therapy had lasting improvements in walking and grasping.

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Dr. Brenna Argall (center) inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows

Dr. Brenna Argall Inducted to Prestigious AIMBE College of Fellows

At a March 27 ceremony in Washington, D.C., Brenna Argall, PhD, research scientist and director, argallab, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows. The AIMBE College of Fellows is a unique honor, recognizing the top 2 percent of medical and biological engineers in the country.

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嫩B研究院er with microscope

How Drug Repurposing Could Improve Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Using an Anti-Cancer Drug to Treat Muscle Contractures in Cerebral Palsy.

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Learning with Aphasia

Aphasia Treatment 嫩B研究院 Improves Communication After Stroke

For those with aphasia — a disorder challenging language production and processing — the ability to communicate could be right at their fingertips.

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Patient receiving therapy

Using Spasticity to Improve Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury

Exploiting Spasticity's Promise: Biomarker Points to Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury.

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