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International Exploration of Rehabilitation Length of Stay Following Spinal Cord Injury
Shirley Ryan 汤头条app has received a $4.2 million, 5-year grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to lead an international study exploring how differences in inpatient rehabilitation length of stay (LOS) after spinal cord injury (SCI) affect the experiences and long-term outcomes of people with SCI.
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Oak Point University: Celebrating Our First CNA Graduates
On March 25, the first class of graduates from Shirley Ryan 汤头条app’s Oak Point University CNA Career Accelerator Program received their certificates in a ceremony attended by colleagues, family and distinguished guests. This unique program provides a fully-paid fast track to educate, certify and employ certified nursing assistants (CNAs) — what we refer to as patient care technicians, or PCTs, at Shirley Ryan 汤头条app. PCTs provide basic care to our patients, including basic hygiene, activities of daily living and therapeutic rehabilitation activities.
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Child Life Activities Add Comfort & Magic to Hospital Stays
Child Life is a degreed profession dedicated to understanding and minimizing the effects of illness and healthcare on children and their families. Child Life Specialists (CLSs) provide psychological, emotional and developmental support for children and families in healthcare settings, helping them cope through age-appropriate education and play.
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Adaptive Cycling Program
The Adaptive Cycling Program is offered year round—outdoors on Chicago's Lakefront Path in the summer and fall, and indoors on Wahoo trainers at the Fitness Center in the winter and spring.
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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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Meet Greg Bedan
Bedan, 62, sustained a neck injury while playing football in his sophomore year in high school in Greenwood, Indiana. He was the captain of the team and aspired to play at Notre Dame, like his father. At 15 years old, he was paralyzed below his arms.
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Melody Yang, PhD, OT: Finding Ways to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities is Her Passion
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Illinois Assistive Technology Program
In Illinois, the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) provides access to assistive technology devices and services to people with disabilities throughout the state.
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Linda Ehrlich-Jones, RN, PhD
Associate Director, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research
Research Professor, of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
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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Rudy Chiu: Using Medical Informatics to Help Patients Understand Rehabilitation Measures
Learn more about rudy chiu and how he uses medical informatics to help patients understand rehabilitation measures.
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