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"Brave": Patient Spotlights & Original Song by Idina Menzel
Every patient’s journey is special - no two stories are alike - and all Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient rehabilitation journeys are important.
A new video puts the spotlight on four patients - Caleb Z., Lilian H., Anthony Z. and Kahlani S. - who recently have undergone intensive rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Their stories are a testament to what is possible when care and research come together to facilitate better, faster patient recoveries.
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Відео

Dave's Story: Taking Big Step From Limb Loss to Lawyer
Переглядів 15821 день тому
Dave experienced limb loss due to complications from a heart transplant. After inpatient, day rehabilitation and prosthetic training at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, he has regained mobility and learned how to walk with a prosthetic leg. Recently, Dave reached another big milestone: he was sworn in as a lawyer by the Illinois Supreme Court. At the ceremony, as his physical therapist, Jan, looked on,...
Jordan's Story: New Beginnings Following Stroke At 29
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Newlywed Jordan experienced a stroke two months after her wedding - at the age of 29 - causing aphasia and a loss of mobility in her right arm and leg. Through intensive rehabilitation, she worked to rebuild her strength and abilities at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Read Jordan’s full story on our blog: www.sralab.org/articles/patient-story/newlywed-jordan-embraces-new-beginnings-following-stroke-29
Henry's Story: From golf caddy to competitor
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Henry S. was working as a caddy when he was hit in the head by a golf ball. After more than a year of intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, he has worked hard to regain the ability to speak, walk, use his arms and to participate in his favorite sport - golf. Now, with the support of his clinical team, he’s hoping to qualify for the U.S. Adaptive Open Cham...
Meshari's New Prosthetic Legs
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Meet Meshari, who traveled across the globe from Kuwait for rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Here, he learned to walk, kick and play with his new prosthetic legs. Cheer on Meshari as he continues to make huge strides and learn more about our Prosthetics & Orthotics offerings: www.sralab.org/services/prosthetics
Meet Our Music Therapist
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April Hickey, MT-BC, describes how Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Music Therapy Program works and its positive impact on our patients.
Destination: Ability
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When recovery from a complex condition is at stake, patients come to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from all over the world.
Destination Ability
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When recovery from a complex condition is at stake, patients come from all over the world.
Lewis' Journey
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After an SCI, Lewis traveled from Kenya to Chicago for rehabilitation and research.
Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome
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From locked-in syndrome after a stroke to crossing a 5K finish line, see Kyle's journey.
Jasper's Journey
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After injuring her spinal cord, Jasper traveled to Chicago and crushed her therapy goals.
Kyle's Journey with TBI
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After a severe brain injury, Kyle hit his rehabilitation milestones and returned to an active life.
Caleb's Story: Intensive Rehabilitation After Naegleria Fowleri (Brain-eating Amoeba)
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After contracting Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba, Caleb Z.’s family was told that his condition was 99% fatal. However, not only did the Florida teenager survive but, in the time since, he’s been on an intensive rehabilitation journey to relearn all skills, from walking to talking. Today, he’s using his voice and experience to educate people about Naegleria fow...
Adaptive Skiing
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Staff in our Therapeutic Recreation and Sports & Fitness departments accompanied a group of athletes on a second-annual adaptive ski trip to Crested Butte, Colo. Participants received intensive, high-quality instruction and progressed rapidly in their skills and abilities while enjoying camaraderie and a mountain adventure.
Skyrise Chicago 2023
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Thank you to everyone who participated in SkyRise Chicago 2023! Learn more about our event and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: sralab.org.
Lewis' Story: Taking SCI Rehabilitation by Storm
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Lewis' Story: Taking SCI Rehabilitation by Storm
Aphasia Choir Sings "It's A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong”
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Aphasia Choir Sings "It's A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong”
Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
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Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
Jaya's Story: Back to Beloved Activities Following a Traumatic Brain Injury #traumaticbraininjury
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Jaya's Story: Back to Beloved Activities Following a Traumatic Brain Injury #traumaticbraininjury
Jasper Climbs Back to Beat the Odds After a Spinal Cord Injury
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Jasper Climbs Back to Beat the Odds After a Spinal Cord Injury
Bringing Innovative Rehabilitation Care to Detroit
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Bringing Innovative Rehabilitation Care to Detroit
Making an Impact
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Making an Impact
SPARK! Stories Highlighting Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
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SPARK! Stories Highlighting Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Meet Charles and Discover Music Therapy
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Meet Charles and Discover Music Therapy
Brian's Story: Using Game-changing Tech After Strokes and Locked-in Syndrome
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Brian's Story: Using Game-changing Tech After Strokes and Locked-in Syndrome
Ryan's Recovery
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Ryan's Recovery
Colton's Recovery
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Colton's Recovery
Matt's Story: Fresh Perspective Following a Quadruple Amputation
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Matt's Story: Fresh Perspective Following a Quadruple Amputation
Seth's Story: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery After a Fall
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Seth's Story: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery After a Fall
Tyler's Story: A Newlywed Works Toward Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury
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Tyler's Story: A Newlywed Works Toward Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury

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  • @Joemnc
    @Joemnc 24 дні тому

    Wow, he’s doing amazing. Keep it up Kyle!

  • @raspberryluv
    @raspberryluv 29 днів тому

    So proud of him, he’s so strong. I’ve had encephalitis before but getting this is my worst fear

  • @juliedefauw3740
    @juliedefauw3740 Місяць тому

    Jordan, we miss you in Memorial Hospital SB pre op department but are so thrilled at your progress. Keep it going!! ~Julie ❤

  • @Cathleen33374
    @Cathleen33374 Місяць тому

    Stay Strong Jordan❤❤❤

  • @blockmoney16
    @blockmoney16 Місяць тому

    I can't wait until July so I can walk again I'm ready to see my kids again and leave my life again I'm ready for this work just wish I could start next month

  • @AjwaNoor-dl1el
    @AjwaNoor-dl1el Місяць тому

    Spinel cord injary recovery so time

  • @adamtuliper
    @adamtuliper 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing

  • @Outsourcingbdindustry
    @Outsourcingbdindustry 3 місяці тому

    Wow

  • @fabulousmaggot1124
    @fabulousmaggot1124 3 місяці тому

    so happy for him<3 beautiful work you guys do. makes me so happy to be alive and have faith in people

  • @gearaltpreston5192
    @gearaltpreston5192 4 місяці тому

    'Promo sm' ❗

  • @tooldog5062
    @tooldog5062 4 місяці тому

    an old acquaintance of mine his wife had an aneurism she had a heart attack and seemed ok up until the loaded her in a flight for life helicopter when it took off the change in pressure caused the aneurism to blow in her head and to this day she is locked in she has the ability now to feed herself but thats it nothing more, yet Christ is with her she had a breathing tube put in because of pneumonia, after the doctor said it would kill her to remove it, yet the next morning when she was checked on and surveillance cams examined it can't be explained, because it doesn't even show a nurse going into her room, the next morning when she was checked on the breathing tube was laying on top her chest outside the body, and even she has no idea what happen,

    • @cryptoeli786
      @cryptoeli786 4 місяці тому

      I KNOW YOURE LIKE 50 YEARS OLD USING THE WORD ACQUAINTANCE INSTEAD OF OLD FRIEND 💀💀

  • @elainapage7115
    @elainapage7115 5 місяців тому

    My son had a brain stem stroke & has locked in syndrome. He just turned 21 in January. We were told he most likely wouldn’t live through it &!if he did he would always be on a breathing machine, bed bound & a quadriplegic. We have been waiting to go to Shirley Ryan for 4 months. Your video is so encouraging for us. He has already surpassed everything we have been told & so excited to get there to see how much further he will recover. Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @lizbeigle-bryant1710
    @lizbeigle-bryant1710 5 місяців тому

    @shirleyryanabilitylab Have you ever had patients who get this on a temporary basis? So the person is perfectly normal, then gets an attack for about an hour (flaccid paralysis of everything except autonomic breathing (not full breathing) and eye movements for communication), then slowly comes out of the flaccid paralysis back to normal? Have you heard of Functional Movement Syndrome? We call communicating with a person in this kind of attack eyeball semaphore, where we ask a series of yes/no questions, where looking up is yes and looking down is no.

  • @kathythureen9341
    @kathythureen9341 5 місяців тому

    THE TRAGIC LIFE OF KATHY THUREEN.

  • @suzanneearth
    @suzanneearth 5 місяців тому

    This video gives me hope! Thank you for making this and for all that you do for the severely brain injured!!!

  • @user-yo6sx3wy2i
    @user-yo6sx3wy2i 6 місяців тому

    I certainly can relate with the gratitude she holds for the therapists which make Shirley Ryan AbiliyLab what it is.

  • @joshuamoore2839
    @joshuamoore2839 6 місяців тому

    Keep up the good work brother! Things will get better, be patient with yourself

  • @tinman1952
    @tinman1952 6 місяців тому

    Living with brain damage is a real suffering course because there is no escape, not even a moment's respite. It follows you everywhere like a shadow, even in your dreams where it takes the form of bizarre personifications and strange, broken landscapes.

  • @chrissmith-no3bo
    @chrissmith-no3bo 6 місяців тому

    I honestly believe yrs ago had doctors cared for the patience with tbi thought he brain could heal itself by getting ppl up and moving and worked with. Alot if tbi ppl wouldn't just be stuck in bed

  • @diegofausto6488
    @diegofausto6488 7 місяців тому

    Diego Fausto 12/06/1998 Please Please.

  • @JforJanaa
    @JforJanaa 7 місяців тому

    Keep Going............until

  • @user-ef3xs9ze9g
    @user-ef3xs9ze9g 7 місяців тому

    You're doing amazing work!

  • @mckinleyparkbikes
    @mckinleyparkbikes 7 місяців тому

    Awesome!

  • @TheCatAteMyShoe
    @TheCatAteMyShoe 8 місяців тому

    WOW! This is AMAZING!!!

  • @cakerus111
    @cakerus111 9 місяців тому

    Almost 4 months ago my brother Had a heart attack and as a result have hypoxic brain injuury... initially he can only open his eyes with limited look around movement.. now He can move his lips tongue and eyebrows a little. And he also started to yawn.. and few times ..very few times..move his elbow,feet finger,shoulder and head ..but very little. Almost after a month he started breathing on his own... initially was put on a ventilator .. He was initially having food through NG tube now doctors have inserted through stomach what they say as "peg tube". He also have tracheostomy tube in the neck Also mri scans have shown global or severe hypoxic brain injuury He is only 33 . he also produce tears in both eyes.. he cannot even control his head ... ... Right now he is discharge from the hospital and we are caring for at home we are doing physiotherapy ourselves. To protect him from bed sores We are changing his position every hour on bed

    • @uncletheoneshotkid3001
      @uncletheoneshotkid3001 7 місяців тому

      You cannot do what a professional trained for 8 years to do wtf take him to a physical therapist

    • @munecahermosaddios1286
      @munecahermosaddios1286 4 місяці тому

      Hi my dad has exactly what your brother has been 2 months he’s in a rehab nursing home… How is your brother doing I hope he’s better I would appreciate your feedback thank you god bless

    • @aisyahindahouse86
      @aisyahindahouse86 19 днів тому

      my husband right now also face the same brain damage

    • @cakerus111
      @cakerus111 19 днів тому

      @@munecahermosaddios1286 we lost him last year

  • @resaboutb.9566
    @resaboutb.9566 9 місяців тому

    Is anyone else here feeling like they should never complain about anything ever again?

  • @jhw7742
    @jhw7742 9 місяців тому

    We pray for him + the Family. Be happy, even RAPTURE could happen

  • @lorriedominas1425
    @lorriedominas1425 10 місяців тому

    I love watching these recovery stories but when insurance won't cover more than 2 months even with great improvements my son is cheated on his recovery.

  • @nickyfeabathgate4687
    @nickyfeabathgate4687 11 місяців тому

    That sounds frightening 😢 poor guy.

  • @GhufranAbbas-qe6jk
    @GhufranAbbas-qe6jk Рік тому

    How can I contact with you

  • @GhufranAbbas-qe6jk
    @GhufranAbbas-qe6jk Рік тому

    I wanna contact with you

  • @diegofausto6488
    @diegofausto6488 Рік тому

    Diego Fausto Please Please

  • @BubbaBeast321Go
    @BubbaBeast321Go Рік тому

    Way to go, Brian! Keep up the Good Work!

  • @lowdownclub7728
    @lowdownclub7728 Рік тому

    Today my wife is diagnosed with this after having a stroke which caused Basilar artery infarct and Acute pontine infarction. I never heard of locked in syndrome before! She been in hospital for 10 days and today they told me the diagnosis! I totally broke down! Today in the ICU i saw her crying without a sound! Just her face expression, she started breathing by her own! I am so happy for the little things! We have small kids please pray for her! Seeing her trying to cry today just broke my heart! Is she feeling pain? But the only thing I am happy of that she started to move her face expression at least I can see some hope and the fact she started to breath by her own! I wish god will give her strength to recover! I am totally broken by her. Currently she score 6/15 sad that when we got to hospital she was moving her left side and had only unable to sallow and right side was paralyzed. She was 10/15 but today she is 6/15 but she looks like a fighter.

    • @kuroslife.1079
      @kuroslife.1079 Рік тому

      It’s been a few weeks since you have posted this comment. I hope the children and doing well. Your story bought tears to my eyes. I can’t imagine what she is thinking. Just like Kyle’s story, she will need time. Everything is still fresh. I pray that everything goes smoothly and she will be back at home in no time💜

    • @lowdownclub7728
      @lowdownclub7728 Рік тому

      @@kuroslife.1079 unfortunately my wife had infections her fever was 40 so they gave her antibiotics but sadly within one day her organs was started to shut the blood circulation was so low and the blood pressure was extremely low to the point that the machines was struggling to read the correct pressure she also had liver failure due to organs failure, and passed away within the same day.I asked them what caused the infections and they said due to breathing tube she can easily catch infections and her immune wasn’t efficient at this critical times. She was such a beautiful soul, went to heaven where she belongs. I was able to set with her for 7 hrs after she passed away until they bury her. She was almost looking so alive her skin was so normal compared to when she was at hospital struggling she was so yellow and lifeless. But after she passed away she was so beautiful beyond recognition. I have build her a water source for those in need in india. And started donating for charity under her name. We miss her so much. As she was gone too soon.

    • @kuroslife.1079
      @kuroslife.1079 Рік тому

      @@lowdownclub7728 I thank you for updating me. I am sadden by the news. Your strength is what those kids need more that ever. Im relieved to hear how she was at peace the time of her passing. My grandmother was the same way. So at peace during that time. You being there by her side was the best for her. Never ever let her go! Speak her name everyday. Guide those kids and don’t ever ever stop loving them. It’s going to be challenging. This is only the beginning. Keep filling the chapters and complete the story. If you can, please share the charity. I will send a donation to honor your loving wife💜

    • @kuroslife.1079
      @kuroslife.1079 Рік тому

      @@lowdownclub7728 and tomorrow is Father’s Day in the US. I’m wishing you a happy Father’s Day💜

    • @caitlinkelly1791
      @caitlinkelly1791 10 місяців тому

      @@lowdownclub7728I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. That is truly horrible. I will say a prayer for you and your family. May God bless you.

  • @Chad-Giga.
    @Chad-Giga. Рік тому

    Was Kyle using cocaine during the time of your wedding?

  • @TrueYokefellow2023
    @TrueYokefellow2023 Рік тому

    I love this place!

  • @jenniferlewis4005
    @jenniferlewis4005 Рік тому

    I love your come back story 😊

  • @kerriseverydaylifewithcp
    @kerriseverydaylifewithcp Рік тому

    I had the pleasure of meeting Matt during my stay at Shirley Ryan ability lab, he’s a fighter, a inspiration to all, he’s a great guy! I’m so proud of you Matt!!!

  • @BubbaBeast321Go
    @BubbaBeast321Go Рік тому

    Wow. Go Matt. May your tomorrows CONTINUE to be full of hope and optimism. Mad Respect.

  • @kamalbaidya1435
    @kamalbaidya1435 Рік тому

    Nice very good can I join in ur lab from India my Asia scale is D spinal cord tumor operated

  • @jessicajessica7801
    @jessicajessica7801 Рік тому

    I'm trying to find a grant for some real rehabilitation for my what was to be my son in law who was hit by a semi in September 1st 2022 and suffered a severe tbi he's being neglected by parents. They left laying in halix for 7.5 months until Halifax finally packed him and dumped up where he is now suffering neglect at the lowest of low nursing homes him the day he turned 21 He is talking he can read and count and remembers everything and has full use of his limbs. He just weak and can't even sit up on his own from being left in bed for 7 months. I support him 100% with anything he needs for personal use but I can't afford any rehab for him His mother stole his insurance money and is getting ssid neither parent has bought so much as a bar of soap. We've made reports to the state but don't see any results. This young man was the most responsible respectful sweetest boy. And his life was snatched away. All I want is him to have some sort of quality of life. We are located in central Florida.

  • @jessicajessica7801
    @jessicajessica7801 Рік тому

    I'm trying to find a grant for some real rehabilitation for my what was to be my son in law who was hit by a semi in September 1st 2022 and suffered a severe tbi he's being neglected by parents. They left laying in halix for 7.5 months until Halifax finally packed him and dumped up where he is now suffering neglect at the lowest of low nursing homes him the day he turned 21 He is talking he can read and count and remembers everything and has full use of his limbs. He just weak and can't even sit up on his own from being left in bed for 7 months. I support him 100% with anything he needs for personal use but I can't afford any rehab for him His stole his insurance money neither parent has bought so much as a bar of soap. We've made reports to the state but don't see any results. This young man was the most responsible respectful sweetest boy. And his life was snatched away. All I want is him to have some sort of quality of life. We are located in central Florida.

    • @WoodlandDance
      @WoodlandDance Місяць тому

      That is very sad; I'm so sorry. The lack of health care in this country is terrible; just awful. Again, I'm so sorry about this young man's situation, and the heartbreak it causes you.

  • @jessicajessica7801
    @jessicajessica7801 Рік тому

    I'm trying to find a grant for some real rehabilitation for my what was to be my son in law who was hit by a semi in September 1st 2022 and suffered a severe tbi he's being neglected by parents. They left laying in halix for 7.5 months until Halifax finally packed him and dumped up where he is now suffering neglect at the lowest of low nursing homes him the day he turned 21 He is talking he can read and count and remembers everything and has full use of his limbs. He just weak and can't even sit up on his own from being left in bed for 7 months. I support him 100% with anything he needs for personal use but I can't afford any rehab for him His stole his insurance money neither parent has bought so much as a bar of soap. We've made reports to the state but don't see any results. This young man was the most responsible respectful sweetest boy. And his life was snatched away. All I want is him to have some sort of quality of life. We are located in central Florida.

    • @lorriedominas1425
      @lorriedominas1425 10 місяців тому

      With private insurance my son only got to have 60 days "lifetime " benefits for inpatient rehab. He needs so much more and wants to get better. Its sad now how hard it is to get them help they need. Prayers for him.

    • @shanenichols1052
      @shanenichols1052 8 місяців тому

      This is a shocking story. Best wishes to you and I hope there's some help. I'm in Australia. My wife went through this, so your story resonates. But here the govt looks after you. It's 5 years ago now and she got half a million dollars of treatment that was all free (everyone pays a health tax here plus mandatory private insurance), and still gets about 100K worth of help per year for the rest of her life due to a levy we all pay with car registration each year. America is such a hard place. One little error and you're gone -- and it can happen to anyone. I don't understand his parents at all. I saw amazing scenes of devotion and care in our system and the brain clinic. Good luck to you all.

  • @jamesbior740
    @jamesbior740 Рік тому

    Congrats bro. I had the same injury as well but I'm recovering now. Keep going you're almost there 🙏💯

  • @louisetringham5830
    @louisetringham5830 Рік тому

    Lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @BubbaBeast321Go
    @BubbaBeast321Go Рік тому

    Wowza!

  • @MothersLovingArmsNursery
    @MothersLovingArmsNursery Рік тому

    Just a warning for anyone who has to go there... These people charged my elderly mom $31.00 for parking for only 1 hour and 10 min. Be careful if you have an appointment with them because you will pay an outrageous amount to park there. I can only imagine how much they would charge if she stayed for 2 hours or more. This is disgusting.

  • @MothersLovingArmsNursery
    @MothersLovingArmsNursery Рік тому

    Just a warning for anyone who has to go there... These people charged my elderly mom $31.00 for parking for only 1 hour and 10 min. Be careful if you have an appointment with them because you will pay an outrageous amount to park there. I can only imagine how much they would charge if she stayed for 2 hours or more. This is disgusting.

  • @lucillemakris3137
    @lucillemakris3137 Рік тому

    Where are you located

  • @roo142
    @roo142 Рік тому

    Thank you SRAL for getting my son (1:52 in the video) back. Every staff member in that facility is beyond exceptional.