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"Up-and-Up" in Rehab: Sam Estep on Getting to See Patients Progress to Their Goals
Being in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital offers Samantha Estep, BSN, RN, CRRN — and RNs like her — a unique opportunity to witness patients "literally get better from day to day."
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Understanding Back Pain
Almost everyone will experience low back pain. The good news is that whether your back pain is mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting, intermittent or constant, most cases will improve within a few weeks. (That doesn't make the experience any less challenging, however.)
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Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident
Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.
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Bill's Story: The Importance of Family & Recovery
Commander Bill Swick began experiencing progressive weakness in his legs due to a herniated spinal cord. After courageously walking into surgery, he awoke paralyzed and unable to move his legs.
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Video: Early Identification of Cachexia
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is creating new rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer that include a holistic look at physical activity, nutrition and more.
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Exercising for Bone Density
Weight-bearing activities are the best ways to increase healthy stress on the bones. Over time, the body responds to these forces by building more bone to become denser, and therefore, stronger.
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Happy Anniversary, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅!
As we approach the anniversary of Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's move date, it’s exciting to reflect on our progress!
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Paralyzed by Bullets, Peoria Teen Fights for Mobility
At just 19 years old, Destiny Floyd is learning how to get in and out of a wheelchair on her own. She hopes her story will urge people city to put down weapons.
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Derek Daniels: Adaptive sports program director brings out the best in others
Highlighting the director of adaptive sports and fitness at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, Derek Daniels shares what its like couching adaptive sports.
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Surprise on the Ice After Blackhawks Victory with Kevin and Erica
After meeting more than 10 years ago through our Blackhawks Sled Hockey team, Kevin proposed to Erica after a victory on the ice.
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