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John

John’s Story: Finding Healing & Self-Acceptance in Art Therapy

John D. was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves, often without warning. The resulting nerve damage can cause muscle weakness and, in John’s case, paralysis.

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SkyRise Chicago 2024 Recap

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 team members thank all who participated in our 16th Annual SkyRise Chicago on Nov. 3, 2024! Together, we surpassed our fundraising goal to raise more than $1.4 million — an all-time record.

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Brandon walking

Brandon Taps Inner Viking to Recover from Work-related Brain Injury

Brandon sustained a traumatic brain injury at work, requiring emergency surgery. Transferred to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, his journey to recovery began.

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2025 Pediatric Summer Camps

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is offering several pediatric summer camps. They will have fun activities and each will have an area of focus: speech, feeding, gait and upper extremity function.

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Sarah

Sarah Reaches New Heights after Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Meet Sarah, who came to us for extensive therapy after being diagnosed with GBS. Today, her function and independence are restored.

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Swallow Therapy

Treating Swallowing Disorders through Swallow Therapy

Learn how we help patients with GBS improve safety, efficiency and comfort with swallowing.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Physical Therapist Shares Insights in The New York Times about Pain & Exercise

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Conor O’Donovan, DPT — a physical therapist in the rehabilitation hospital’s Pain Management Center — shared his expertise about pain and exercise in a recent article by The New York Times, Your Workout Should Hurt. But When is Pain a Red Flag?

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DeMarcus

DeMarcus’ Story: Finding Healing after Limb Loss through Art Therapy

DeMarcus P. came to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 after his left foot was amputated following a work accident. Through intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, he regained strength and learned to walk using a prosthetic leg. DeMarcus also discovered healing in our art therapy program — utilizing his creativity to process the frustration and emotional stress of his injury and recovery.

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Bridget Conniff

Ask the Expert: Bridget Conniff, OT, on Occupational Therapy

Bridget shares her experiences as an OT and how she works with those in inpatient rehabilitation, helping them regain function and independence.

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GBS

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Treatment & Rehabilitation

Read more about the causes and symptoms of GBS — and the important role of rehabilitation in your recovery.

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