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Behind the Scenes of SCI Neurostimulation Â鶹APP with Dr. Monica Perez

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

Dr. Perez demonstrates neurostimulation from Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP¡¯s Spark! 2022 virtual fundraising event.

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Dr. Sameer Ashaie Honored for Novel Â鶹APP on Aphasia & Depression

Dr. Sameer Ashaie Honored for Novel Â鶹APP on Aphasia & Depression

The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia has named Sameer Ashaie, PhD, research scientist II, Center for Aphasia Â鶹APP and Treatment, as a recipient of its Distinguished Scholar Awards for 2022.

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Dancer Wellness: Things to Address on a Daily Basis

As a dancer, it is important to stay in-tune with your body and manage your body's health.

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Injury Prevention for Dancers

As a dancer, time is precious ¨C careers are short and the dance world is competitive, so time cannot be wasted with preventable injuries.

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Meet Dr. Maria Reese as She Discusses Performing Arts Medicine

Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP's Performing Arts Medicine Program is led by Maria Reese, MD, who treats a new generation of dancers, musicians and actors who need specialized rehabilitation care because of the unique physical and emotional challenges they face.

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Sensory Activities at Home

Children learn with their whole bodies, which is why sensory activities are a very important part of their education and development. Read more for suggested sensory activities that can be done at home.

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The Best (& Worst) Toys for Early Childhood Development

If you are an expecting parent, one of your biggest concerns is likely whether you have everything you need. Here are common toys and equipment our Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP expert pediatric physical therapists and movement specialists recommend.

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Limb Loss Awareness Month: Meet Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP's Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics Team

During Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, meet our Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) team members from throughout our sites of care!

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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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Antonette Sanchez

Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Â鶹APP

For Antonette ¡°Anne¡± Sanchez, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNE, Shirley Ryan Â鶹APP is "the perfect mix" ¡ª she uses traditional nursing skills in bedside care while also taking part in forward-thinking research and administrative initiatives.

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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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Stretching for Dancers

As a dancer, it is important to maintain both strength and flexibility. Dancing demands a level of control and stability while performing dynamic movements, requiring a greater range of motion than most other sports.

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