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Pediatric Guidelines
The below guidelines can decrease length of stay and facilitate discharge to acute rehab facilities
sooner. Place Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) consult early on these diagnoses:
spinal cord injury, stroke, amputations, brain injury.
sooner. Place Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) consult early on these diagnoses:
spinal cord injury, stroke, amputations, brain injury.
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Acute Rehabilitation Discharges
These guidelines can decrease longer stays and get patients to acute rehabilitation facilities up to four days sooner. Delays can occur when the estimated date of discharge provided to facilities is incorrect.
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How Do I Choose the Right Rehabilitation Hospital?
There are certain things to look for and questions to ask when narrowing down your list of options. Here are a few things to consider as you make your decision.
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Empowered and Independent: Meet Nicole
Nicole found support through Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's Vocational Rehabilitation program. With guidance from her vocational counselor, Nicole navigated workplace accommodations and secured funding for car modifications.
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Smartphone-Based Program Effective in Helping People Stick to Healthy Behaviors to Improve Stroke Recovery
A smartphone-based, coach-supported educational program called iSMART (Self-Management Augmented Rehabilitation Technologies) is a low-cost, effective way to help people manage their chronic symptoms, emotions, and engagement in daily activities after a stroke, according to a new paper published in JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies.
In the News
Characterization and Clinical Trial of a Variable Friction Shoe, a new Paradigm of Reduced-Constraint Locomotor Therapy for People Exhibiting Foot Drop due to Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Variable Friction shoe on gait in individuals with chronic stroke and foot drop. During each 12-week phase of an AB-BA clinical trial, participants will walk for at least 30-45 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week at home.
Research Project
Improving Adherence to Spinal Cord Injury Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study
Trial of an SCI-specific smartphone exercise app for a 2-week period and providing feedback.
Age Range
18 - 80
Clinical Trial
Intensive Attention Training to Treat Brain Fog in Individuals with Long COVID
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of an attention training intervention as a potential treatment for brain fog symptoms (forgetfulness, confusion, or lack of focus) experienced by people with Long COVID.
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Inpatient Packing List
To prepare for your inpatient rehabilitation stay, it is important to remember to bring the following items:
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Parkinson's Virtual Class
A safe and controlled exercise environment designed for participants who are looking to improve their joint mobility, balance, posture, and functional strength to perform daily tasks with more ease.
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Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter
To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.
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