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Resilient 6-Year-Old Defies Odds After Weeks-Long Coma: 'We’re Getting Our Little Girl Back'
6 year old Leah Dinchak was hit by a van last AUg., falling into a coma. In Oct.,?she spoke to NBC5 for the first time since waking up. Now she’s walking again.
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Walk This Way to Post-Stroke Recovery
The primary PTs refer patients to gait therapy if walking goals are indicated, usually soon after completion of an initial evaluation.
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Joanne C. Smith, MD Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top Women Leaders List
In its February 18 issue, Modern Healthcare magazine honored Joanne C. Smith, MD, president and CEO, as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders.
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Cerebral Palsy Profile of Health and Function Computer Adaptive Test
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingBalance – Non-vestibular
Coordination
Dexterity
Functional Mobility
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutes , 5 minutes for the LE CP-PRO (Mulcahey, 2015)Assessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure

Nominations for Nurses Week Awards - Due April 2
One highlight of Nurses Week is the presentation of two high honors: the Nancye B. Holt Legacy of Nursing Award and the Remarkable Image of Caring Award.
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Dr. Richard Lieber Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows
Richard Lieber, PhD was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows at the annual meeting March 25.
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Spinal Cord Injury Fact Sheets
MSKTC summarizes research, identifies health needs, and develops resources to support the Model Systems programs in meeting the needs of individuals with SCI.
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COMPLETE: Characteristics of Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - A National Mixed Methods Study
Study surveyed academic medical centers with PD and Movement Disorders Specialty Neurology Clinics. Followed by focus groups and interviews with neurologists
Research Project

Bionic Leg Featured at Museum of Science and Industry
"Wired to Wear" at the Museum of Science and Industry explores the world of wearable technologies and features an open-source bionic leg developed at CBM.
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CLOSER LOOK: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
On National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, here's a closer look at what this condition means for people all over the world.
Patient Story