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Elderly Bathroom Safety

10 Tips from an OT to Make Your Bathroom Safer for Aging in Place

Many adults experience trouble as they age getting into and out of the shower or bathtub, or standing up from the toilet, resulting in an increased risk of falls. Whether you or a loved one are looking to safely age in place, or are recovering from an impairment, there are many ways to make bathrooms safer.

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CBS's Mission Unstoppable Features Brenna Argall

CBS's Mission Unstoppable Features Brenna Argall

The CBS show Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove recently featured Brenna Argall, PhD, director, argallab, in a story about new robotics technology being added to assistive devices. "We do this to make operating assistive devices accessible to people with very severe motor impairments," she said.

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Dr. Joanne C. Smith Named Among Top Women Healthcare Leaders in the Nation

In its February 15 issue, Modern Healthcare magazine honored Joanne C. Smith, MD, president and CEO of Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in the nation.

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Dr. Richard Lieber Honored as Fellow of the Orthopedic 嫩B研究院 Society

At its annual meeting on Feb. 15, the Orthopedic 嫩B研究院 Society (ORS) inducted Richard L. Lieber, PhD, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 chief scientific officer and senior vice president, 嫩B研究院, as one its ORS Fellows.

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At home workout series from Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院

At Home Workout: Partner Exercise

This group of exercises is designed for individuals who require assistance in order to perform various exercises to their full potential.

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At home workout series from Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院

At Home Workout: Low Back Health

These exercises will help decrease lower back stiffness and increase core strength allowing you to move more freely and with less pain.

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Five Yoga Poses to Fix or Prevent Lower Back Pain

Whether you have low back pain, or are just trying to keep your spine feeing great, here are five yoga poses for you.

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Five Ways to Turn Your Home into a Yoga Studio

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi who wants to practice more often, or are looking to try yoga for the first time, yoga is an excellent form of exercise to do at home. Here's why.

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Five Lessons My Patients Taught Me About Surviving a Pandemic

Although it can be a lot of effort to support what our patients are going through, we rehab nurses are lucky to get to know some amazing people as they go through an epic, if not always glamorous, journey. I’d like to share a few examples of ways my patients’ resilience has informed my capacity to get through this time of shared difficulty.

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A Day to Celebrate – Michael’s Stroke Anniversary

Each January 3rd, Michael V. reflects on the day six years ago that radically changed his life. But this is also a day that he chooses to celebrate. Read why Michael says his stroke anniversary is a day to celebrate.?

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WGN Investigates: A dangerous and deadly year, Children caught in Chicago’s crossfire

It’s been a violent year in Chicago. And increasingly it is children who are getting shot. WGN Investigates took an in-depth look at the lasting legacy of our violent streets.

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2020 Impact Report

Each year, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 prepares an annual Impact Report to celebrate the accomplishments of our community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs?—?all of which is made possible through the support of our generous donors.

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