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Colin Franz and researchers

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Spotlight: Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Advances Study of Peripheral Nerve Injury & Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ was undertaken by physician-scientist Colin Franz, MD, PhD, and a team of researchers in the rehabilitation hospital¡¯s Regenerative Neurorehabilitation Laboratory.

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hand therapy

Scar Management After Hand Surgery

When patients come to us for hand therapy after surgery ¡ª whether they¡¯re recovering from a carpal tunnel release to relieve pressure in the wrist, a tendon repair, or surgery to address fractures or broken bones ¡ª one lingering outcome is nearly universal: a scar.

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Molly Farrell

Ask the Expert: Adaptive Fashion with Molly Farrell, Patient & Disability Advocate

In the following Q&A, Molly answers questions about living with a C5-C6 spinal cord injury (SCI) and adaptive fashion.

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Mountain Bike

Team Effort: Building an Adaptive Mountain Bike Together

A group of more than 10 Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ staff, volunteers and adaptive athletes recently came together at the rehabilitation hospital for a unique opportunity ¡ª the assembly of a new adaptive mountain bike using a free, open-source design.

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Gait belt

Gait Belts Provide Support Every Step of the Way

Though a gait belt might seem simple at first glance, this common and extremely helpful tool plays an important role in keeping individuals safe and supported as they make progress in their balance, strength, coordination and mobility.

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watch

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Spotlight: Predicting Pediatric Surgery Complications with Wearables

A new study published in Science Advances ¡ª and led by researchers at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children¡¯s Hospital of Chicago and University of Alabama at Birmingham ¡ª is the first to use consumer wearables to quickly and precisely predict postoperative complications in children and shows potential for facilitating faster treatment and care.

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Orthotics

Orthotics: A Guide to Common Terms

When it comes to orthotics, the numerous technical terms and acronyms can be daunting for a patient. To help patients navigate their journey, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ continues its guide to common terminology.

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Prosthetics

Prosthetics: A Guide to Common Terms

Prosthetic devices can be game-changing for patients who have experienced limb loss or who were born with a limb difference. Prostheses enable people to live productive and rewarding lives by helping to support their function, mobility and independence.

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Wheelchair at the beach

Fun in the Sand with a Wheelchair: Beach Days Made Easier & Safer

As summer gets underway, wheelchair users shouldn¡¯t give up on beach fun. With the right equipment, planning and a few helpful tips, the beach is absolutely within reach.

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Ishan Roy, MD, PhD

Ask the Expert: Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, on Cancer Rehabilitation

¡°Whether you're newly diagnosed with cancer, in treatment, or a long-term survivor, rehabilitation can help improve your function, strength and quality of life.¡± In honor of National Cancer Survivors Month this June, we invited Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ attending physician Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, to answer audience questions about cancer rehabilitation and research for our monthly ¡°Ask the Expert¡± series.

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Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee Sings with Pediatric Patients during Visit to Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ

Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ recently welcomed chart-topping artist Katharine McPhee for a tour of the rehabilitation hospital ¡ª and, during her visit, she treated the hospital¡¯s pediatric patients to a few of her favorite songs.

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Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): A Guide to Common Terms

To help patients navigate their recovery, Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ offers a guide to terminology about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

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