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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
In small doses, stress can motivate you or keep you safe. Chronic stress can cause all sorts of side effects. It can even cause physical changes in your brain.
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Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
935 Beisner Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
United States
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We have 60 years’ experience studying the brain’s complexities and healing capacity.
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Study participant walks for the first time following injury
Non-invasive neurostimulation paired with physical therapy temporarily mends broken connection between brain and spinal cord in patients with spinal cord injury.
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Meet Dr. Maria Reese as She Discusses Performing Arts Medicine
Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's Performing Arts Medicine Program is led by Maria Reese, MD, who treats a new generation of dancers, musicians and actors who need specialized rehabilitation care because of the unique physical and emotional challenges they face.
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Dancer Wellness: Things to Address on a Daily Basis
As a dancer, it is important to stay in-tune with your body and manage your body's health.
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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome
At 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.
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An Icon’s Icon: Clarence Waldron’s Stroke Recovery
During his storied career and decades-long tenure as senior writer and editor for Jet magazine, Clarence Waldron interfaced with these icons and many more. In addition to lovingly being referred to as “the dean of arts and entertainment journalists,” Clarence, himself an icon, also is a stroke survivor. As we commemorate National Stroke Awareness Month, he generously has offered to share his story and perspectives.
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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan 小恩雅
Dr. Cherney to serve as chair of Think + Speak Lab within RIC’s new research hospital.
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A Day in the Life: Jessica Smit, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, follow a day in the life of Jessica Smit, one of our certified prosthetist orthotists (CPOs). She shares insight into her busy day as a CPO — from fitting patients for prosthetic limbs to making adjustments for comfort and seeing some take their first steps with a prosthetic leg.
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Meet the Chief Residents:
Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.
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Spinal Cord Injury Spotlight
Established in September 2014, National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month raises awareness about SCI, and the need for better treatment and education. At Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, this month also gives us an opportunity to reflect on our patients, team and community.
Meet some of our outstanding colleagues and patients as they share their reflections on what this National SCI Month means to them.
Meet some of our outstanding colleagues and patients as they share their reflections on what this National SCI Month means to them.
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