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Dr. Arun Jayaraman and Sara Prokup Featured on CNN

Dr. Arun Jayaraman and Sara Prokup Featured on CNN

A new Samsung-sponsored video on CNN highlights GEMS, a lightweight, robotic, hip assist hardware/software device. The video also includes soundbites from Arun Jayaraman, PhD, director, Max N?der Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, along with footage of Dr. Jayaraman and Sara Prokup, physical therapist.

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2020 Impact Report

Each year, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 prepares an annual Impact Report to celebrate the accomplishments of our community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs?¡ª?all of which is made possible through the support of our generous donors.

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Alonso relearns how to walk at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91

WGN Investigates: A dangerous and deadly year, Children caught in Chicago¡¯s crossfire

It¡¯s been a violent year in Chicago. And increasingly it is children who are getting shot. WGN Investigates took an in-depth look at the lasting legacy of our violent streets.

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Payton

Payton's Story: Paralysis to SkyRise

Payton experienced a spinal hematoma in 2018 and became paralyzed from the waist down. Following intensive rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, she was able to walk again.

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Bobby Roundtree

Paralyzed ex-Illinois football star is down but never out

A year and a half after a life-changing accident, paralyzed former Illinois football star Bobby Roundtree opens up about loneliness, frustrations, the desire to inspire and his ultimate goal: independence.

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Making a home accessible after a severe injury can be overwhelming ¡ª but it doesn¡¯t have to be. Here¡¯s one mom¡¯s advice.

At Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, people arrive after lives change in minutes ¡ª a gunshot wound, a car crash, a stroke. When patients are discharged, they often need to approach their home differently. Occupational therapist Kelsey Watters said they first consider locations like the bathroom and the entry.

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Jacob Brewer does physical therapy at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91

'I'm just thankful to be here': Lightning strike survivor recounts his 4-month journey to recovery

After surviving a lightning strike, after enduring multiple surgeries to open his shins and forearms to save him from compartment syndrome, Jacob Brewer was being treated at the?Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91?in downtown Chicago where he was receiving physical and occupational therapy.

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A Day to Celebrate ¨C Michael¡¯s Stroke Anniversary

Each January 3rd, Michael V. reflects on the day six years ago that radically changed his life. But this is also a day that he chooses to celebrate. Read why Michael says his stroke anniversary is a day to celebrate.?

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Mike's Story of Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

Mike's Story: Intensive Therapy & Game-changing Research Lead to His Recovery

Mike's life changed instantly after he fell down cement stairs, sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him unable to move from the chest down.

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Dr. Perez Neurostimulation

Study participant walks for the first time following injury

Non-invasive neurostimulation paired with physical therapy temporarily mends broken connection between brain and spinal cord in patients with spinal cord injury.

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