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‘College is Possible’ With Cerebral Palsy: Larke’s Story
Larke J. was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) when she was only nine months old. While she was a baby, she started coming to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 on an outpatient basis — with her mom and dad, Angela and Armand, taking full advantage of early, specialized therapy for CP during the years when Larke’s brain was developing rapidly.
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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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In the News: Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Dr. Rho Discusses Injury Prevention in Women Athletes
Chicago Health magazine recently published an article about reducing the risk of injury in women athletes, featuring Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Monica Rho, MD, vice president, chief of medical affairs and section chief of musculoskeletal medicine.
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Making the Miles Matter: Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Staff Support Hospital in 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 staff reflect on their reasons for running the marathon — and how they’re making their miles matter through their individual fundraising.
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“I Can Do Hard Things”: Paityn’s Recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome at 14
After suddenly becoming paralyzed and diagnosed with a rare neurologic condition,?Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), 14-year-old Paityn C. came to Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院.
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New York Times Features Exercise Routine Designed by Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Certified Hand Therapist
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嫩B研究院 Highlights
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is a global resource. Clinical trials and research studies are where we bring our integrated care to life. We’re committed to Advancing Ability and sharing what we’re doing and what we learn — with all who seek greater ability and practitioners the world over.
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AAPM&R 2025 Annual Assembly
Welcome to PMR on Point, a PM&R newsletter, which taps the brainpower of our clinicians, scientists and alumni to highlight our specialty from every angle.
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The Sky’s the Limit: Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Prepares Patients for Return to Air Travel
To help prepare patients for a return to air travel, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s recreational therapy team plans and facilitates regular outings to the airport to practice all aspects of air travel.
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In the News: NBC News Features Dr. Jenna Sarna on Psychological Care for Survivors of Gun Violence
A recent story on NBCNews.com highlighted how some unique organizations — including Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 — provide psychological treatment, in addition to traditional physical therapy, to patients who survive gun violence. For instance, Jenna Sarna, Psy.D. manager, Psychology/Patient Family Counseling, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, described the psychological support services that she and her colleagues provide these patients.
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OT Emily Sanders Featured in FOX 32 Story on Special Friendship Between Patients
FOX 32 Chicago recently profiled Sam Matthews and Hunter Valles — two men in their 20s who forged a close friendship at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 as they recovered from burn injuries. The story features Emily Sanders, senior occupational therapist, 20th Floor, who treated Sam and Hunter.
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In the News: Rev. Jesse Jackson undergoing therapy for Parkinson's disease
A recent story on ABC7 highlighed Rev. Jesse Jackson's stay at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 where he underwent treatment for Parkinson's disease.
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