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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Physical Therapist Featured in News Segment about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men

嫩B研究院 suggests that one in 12 men are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction. To learn more about its real-life impact on men,?FOX 32 Chicago turned to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s?Ariana Alexander, DPT, a board-certified specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy.

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Lucy

Lucy’s Story: Embracing Pediatric Rehabilitation with a Bright Smile

After a severe car accident left
Lucy unable to walk at just two
years old, she came to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 to begin intensive rehabilitation.

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running

On Your Mark: The Benefits of a Running Assessment

In the following Q&A, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Lauren Bradley, DPT, and Meghan Hennessy, DPT, explain how such an assessment can help runners understand their technique, improve performance, and address and prevent musculoskeletal-related injury.

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Doctor and patient

Emotional Adjustment After Medical Challenges

After an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition, individuals often face emotional adjustment as they recover during rehabilitation — and as they return home to their families and communities with changes in abilities or function.

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Beeson family

From Heartbreak to Hope: Jack Thrives in Intensive Therapy Following Brain Injury

When an infectious disease left their son, Jack, with a severe brain injury, Amy and Michael struggled to find resources to help him. Thanks to donors like you, they found expert, integrated care at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 and, as a result, hope for the future.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Becomes First-Ever Rehabilitation Hospital to Earn ChildKind International Certification

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 recently became the first rehabilitation hospital ever to be accredited as a ChildKind hospital by ChildKind International (CKI) — recognized for its commitment to pediatric pain prevention as part of its approach to pediatric rehabilitation.

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嫩B研究院 Spotlight: Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Advances Study of Respiratory Muscle Weakness

Two new studies exploring respiratory muscle weakness — specifically about the diaphragm muscle, an essential muscle for breathing — have implications for both clinicians and patients.

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Dr. Harvey

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Physician Shares Insights about Post-stroke Pain in American Heart Association News

In a recent article published by American Heart Association News—and featured in news outlets nationally — Richard Harvey, MD, David W. Trott clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Brain Innovation Center, shared insights about the prevalence and treatment of post-stroke pain.

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Make Your Choice Count: Voting with a Communication Disability

Although many people may take the voting process for granted, individuals with communication disabilities may face significant barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. Communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria, etc.) may impact individuals’ ability to communicate with election officials or interfere with their ability to read written text on a ballot.

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Washington, D.C.

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Doctors Meet with Lawmakers on Behalf of Patients & Field

A delegation of four Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 doctors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) — the professional organization in which they each hold leadership positions.

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Mary Yonkaitis

A Day in the Life: Mary Yonkaitis, Physical Therapist

Physical therapists (PTs) play a critical role on the care teams at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 —helping patients regain function and improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance and range of motion.

Follow along for a day in the life of Mary Yonkaitis, a PT in the Margaret & Mark Stephan?Legs + Walking Lab at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s flagship hospital in Chicago, where she primarily cares for patients recovering from stroke.

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Will

Will’s Story: Covering Miles while Making Marathon Memories

Chicago resident Will H. is a regular on the city’s scenic lakefront path, often commuting approximately 10 miles each way between his downtown residence to University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus, where he is pursuing his MBA degree.

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