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Understanding and Applying Pain Science in Physical Therapy

Science has come a long way in helping individuals understand the experience of pain. Previously, pain was believed to be a result of a purely physical or anatomical issue, stemming from injury, illness or tissue damage.

Fortunately, a newer understanding of how pain works — pain science — takes a far more complex and nuanced view. Pain science moves away from the idea that tissue damage alone equates to pain. Rather, pain science suggests that the whole sum of a person — including biological, social and psychological factors — must be taken into account in order to fully understand their pain experience.

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A Focus on Women’s Health: Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise, Bone Density & More

Women’s Health & Fitness Day is celebrated every year to promote the importance of health awareness and physical activity in women. In recognition, here is a roundup of articles about pelvic floor health, exercise, bone density and more by Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s?women’s health experts.

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Graded Motor Imagery for Managing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can interfere with an individual’s participation in daily activities, including sports and recreation, hobbies, housekeeping, cooking, self-care, personal hygiene and social engagement. In fact, individuals may find themselves moving less or avoiding these activities entirely due to a fear of pain.

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Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness

For individuals who live with chronic pain — either from an injury, illness or chronic condition — it can be challenging to remain present. Pain can lead to an increased focus on physical symptoms and internal feelings, which can exacerbate the pain experience.

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嫩B研究院 Spotlight: How Much Do People with Aphasia Really Talk in the Real World?

A new, first-of-its-kind study from the Center for Aphasia 嫩B研究院 & Treatment at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 explores how limited “talk time” truly is among individuals with aphasia. Findings revealed that people with aphasia talk for less than one minute per hour.

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Understanding the Levels of Care

As patients begin rehabilitation, it is important to understand the different levels of care and how they help support patients on their road to recovery. Three levels of care are available at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 — inpatient, day rehabilitation and outpatient — as patients make improvements in their physical and cognitive function and progress through their recovery journey.

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Looking Back at the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics

The 2024 Olympics and Paralympics may be over, but Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 celebrated the athletes and para athletes, the spirit of competition, and human ability in ways that will live on after the games. Here’s a look back at top memories from Paris 2024.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Nurse Residency Program Recognized for Excellence

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s?New Graduate Nurse Residency Program received “Accreditation with Distinction” for the second consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

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Ask the Experts: Preparing for a Marathon

Lauren and Meghan provide advice, helpful tips and a few exercise ideas to help runners prepare for the big race.

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Tips for Hiring a Caregiver

It is natural for families to feel worried or overwhelmed when hiring someone to care for their loved one. However, by understanding care options and available resources, families can more easily navigate the process of finding a trustworthy and caring person to help at home.

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Adaptive Sports & Accessible Recreation Make for Summer Fun in the Sun

Adaptive sports and accessible recreational activities are a great way to have fun, stay active and take advantage of being outdoors during the summer months. Here are five activities to add to the summer bucket list.

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Traumatic Brain Injury & the Impact on Personality

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-lasting effects on a patient’s speech, mobility and activities of daily living. However, one of the most challenging aspects for families to grapple with can be personality changes they observe in their loved one.

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