Patient Story
Tyler, a St. Louis resident, was a newlywed when a car accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury and in an unconscious state.
In the months that followed, and thanks to intensive rehabilitation and care provided by Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s 25th Floor team, Tyler hit milestone after milestone — from opening his eyes to communicating with those around him and walking.
This March — in which we honor Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month — click below to watch Tyler’s story:
The entire family was injured in the car accident, but Lucy’s injuries were the most severe. She experienced a spinal cord injury, a fractured femur and a large break between the base of her skull and…
view all newsWhen an infectious disease left their son, Jack, with a severe brain injury, Amy and Michael struggled to find resources to help him. Thanks to donors like you, they found expert, integrated care at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 and, as a result, hope for the future.
Physical therapists (PTs) play a critical role on the care teams at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 —helping patients regain function and improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance and range of motion.
Follow along for a day in the life of Mary Yonkaitis, a PT in the Margaret & Mark Stephan?Legs + Walking Lab at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s flagship hospital in Chicago, where she primarily cares for patients recovering from stroke.