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Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 36th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ again has been recognized as the national leader in rehabilitation, topping the?U.S. News & World Report?list for the 36th consecutive year. It has been ranked the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital annually since 1991 and remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Pain Management for Thumb Arthritis
Carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis ¡ª also known as thumb arthritis ¡ª is a common condition that affects the CMC joint, which is located at the base of the thumb (where it connects with the wrist).
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DeMarcus¡¯ Story: Finding Healing after Limb Loss through Art Therapy
DeMarcus P. came to Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ after his left foot was amputated following a work accident. Through intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, he regained strength and learned to walk using a prosthetic leg. DeMarcus also discovered healing in our art therapy program ¡ª utilizing his creativity to process the frustration and emotional stress of his injury and recovery.
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Schroth Method for Scoliosis: A Path to Better Spinal Health
One option for the treatment of scoliosis is the Schroth method, an exercise-based physical therapy approach. This method is available on an outpatient basis at Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ for patients who have scoliosis, as well as kyphosis ¡ª another spinal condition marked by an excessive rounding of the upper back.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility vs. Skilled Nursing Facility: Choosing the Level of Care That¡¯s Right for You
Patients and families have an important choice to make when deciding where to receive rehabilitation care. Two common options include inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), like Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The differences between them are significant ¡ª and can affect the extent and speed of recovery.
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Five Tips for Managing Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow can be frustrating and painful but, with the right approach¡ª and even, possibly, outpatient occupational therapy ¡ª recovery?is possible. Here are a few easy tips to effectively reduce pain and promote healing.
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Sarah Reaches New Heights after Guillain-Barr¨¦ Syndrome
Meet Sarah, who came to us for extensive therapy after being diagnosed with GBS. Today, her function and independence are restored.
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Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ Speech-Language Pathologist, Patient Featured in WBEZ Chicago Story about Long COVID
A recent story on WBEZ-FM, Chicago¡¯s NPR affiliate, highlighted Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s outpatient COVID Rehabilitation Unit, which opened in 2021 to provide care for patients experiencing long COVID symptoms.
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Meet Baby Harvey: A Year in the Life with Cerebral Palsy
Harvey was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and soon began inpatient ¡°habilitative therapy¡± ¡ª a type of therapy geared toward developing new skills, often used in children with chronic conditions. During seven weeks with us, Harvey¡¯s care team helped him with mobility, posture, socialization and feeding skills.
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Ask the Expert: Traumatic Brain Injury with Amy Basken, Patient Parent & Caregiver
To recognize Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, we invited patient parent and caregiver Amy Basken to answer audience questions for our monthly ¡°Ask the Expert¡± series. After her son, Matthew, experienced a TBI, he came to Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ for rehabilitation. Now, three years later, Amy shares her experiences and reflections as the mother of a person living with a TBI.
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John¡¯s Story: Finding Healing & Self-Acceptance in Art Therapy
John D. was diagnosed with Guillain-Barr¨¦ syndrome (GBS), a rare disorder in which the body¡¯s immune system attacks the nerves, often without warning. The resulting nerve damage can cause muscle weakness and, in John¡¯s case, paralysis.
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Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ Physician Shares Pelvic Health Insights in Woman¡¯s World
As a physiatrist and director of women¡¯s health rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½, Sarah Hwang, MD, is an expert in the health of the pelvic floor ¡ª an important group of muscles responsible for stabilizing the pelvis and lower back; supporting internal pelvic organs; maintaining bowel and bladder continence; aiding in circulation between the legs and the heart; and facilitating sexual function.
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Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½ Physical Therapist Shares Insights in The New York Times about Pain & Exercise
Shirley Ryan Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s Conor O¡¯Donovan, DPT ¡ª a physical therapist in the rehabilitation hospital¡¯s Pain Management Center ¡ª shared his expertise about pain and exercise in a recent article by The New York Times, Your Workout Should Hurt. But When is Pain a Red Flag?
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