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Patient receiving neurostimulation therapy

Behind the Scenes: SCI Neurostimulation Research

Research led by Monica Perez, PhD, uses a noninvasive neurostimulation treatment to target synaptic connections in the spinal cord. In the process, it improves and preserves physical therapy functional improvements in patients with spinal cord injury — temporarily mending the broken connection between the brain and spinal cord.

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Dr. Levi Hargrove featured on CNBC

In the News: Dr. Hargrove Featured on CNBC

CNBC’s?The News with Shepard Smith?recently aired a segment on artificial touch in prosthetic limbs. The story included quotes from Levi Hargrove, PhD, scientific chair, Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine, offering expert opinion on the future of bionics.

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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome

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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Behind the Scenes of SCI Neurostimulation Research with Dr. Monica Perez

Watch Spark! 2022 Video: Behind the Scenes of SCI Neurostimulation Research with Dr. Monica Perez

Dr. Perez demonstrates neurostimulation from Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s Spark! 2022 virtual fundraising event.

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Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction

Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction

A recent study identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.

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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's Performing Arts Medicine leaders

Performing Arts Medicine’s Kathleen Darley, Lindsay Backiev & Dr. Maria Reese Spotlighted

Three Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 clinicians shared insights on their experiences in the Performing Arts Medicine Program, and specifically on what they like most about caring for patients with dance-related injuries and conditions.

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Sensory room overview

Behind the Scenes: Sensory Room

Our sensory room offers a customizable experience for patients to explore and is geared toward all ability levels — from those who are minimally conscious to those with behavior regulation disorders. Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is the only rehabilitation hospital to offer this innovative space.

Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd

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Wheelchair user exercising with their friend

How People With Disabilities Can Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity

Whether people are born with a disability or develop one due to an illness, injury or chronic condition, regular physical activity can help improve quality of life and reduce the risk for other health issues or complications.

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Megalodon youth adaptive swim team

Youth Adaptive Swim Team Earns Outstanding Results at Junior Nationals

Six members of Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's recreational swim program — the Megalodons (named for the largest shark of all time, which lived at the time of dinosaurs) — recently won an outstanding 12 medals in Paralympic events at the Moved United Junior Nationals in Denver.

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Rob Heitz swimming in Lake Michigan

Recovered quadriplegic from Chicago prepares to swim in San Francisco Bay to raise awareness of paralysis. ‘Doesn’t surprise me a bit,’ says mom.

From the beach where he swims on Lake Michigan, Rob Heitz can point out the green facade of the rehabilitation hospital where he began his recovery journey after being paralyzed from the neck down 19 years ago.

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