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Mary Beth

Nurturing Relationships in Rehabilitation Nursing

Mary Beth Wiener says "Relationships are at the heart of Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's nursing care. Over days and weeks together, nurses get to know their patients very well — and revel in seeing all of their incredible progress!"

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John walking again after multiple brain and spinal cord injuries

John's Journey to Walk Again

John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John’s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, John was able to do both.

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The Pelvic Floor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions

Most people have heard about the core muscles. As dancers, you are likely familiar with this group of muscles. A part of the core that is less talked about is the pelvic floor muscles.

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Antonette Sanchez

Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Research

For Antonette “Anne” Sanchez, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNE, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is "the perfect mix" — she uses traditional nursing skills in bedside care while also taking part in forward-thinking research and administrative initiatives.

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In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"

In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"

While investigating a security incident at the hospital at which he worked, Rob was rammed with a car, sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Rob was soon able to hold a conversation and started to recover his memory.

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Sam Estep

"Up-and-Up" in Rehab: Sam Estep on Getting to See Patients Progress to Their Goals

Being in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital offers Samantha Estep, BSN, RN, CRRN — and RNs like her — a unique opportunity to witness patients "literally get better from day to day."

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Understanding Back Pain

Almost everyone will experience low back pain. The good news is that whether your back pain is mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting, intermittent or constant, most cases will improve within a few weeks. (That doesn't make the experience any less challenging, however.)

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Phil's Story of Recovery

Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident

Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.

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Bill Swick's Recovery at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅

Bill's Story: The Importance of Family & Recovery

Commander Bill Swick began experiencing progressive weakness in his legs due to a herniated spinal cord. After courageously walking into surgery, he awoke paralyzed and unable to move his legs.

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Cachexia Care at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅

Video: Early Identification of Cachexia

Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is creating new rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer that include a holistic look at physical activity, nutrition and more.

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