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rehabilitation

Patient Story

Walking (and trying to run) again after amputation

Days after losing his foot and lower leg, an early post-operative prosthetics program gave Mark McGregor an accelerated path forward.

Patient Story

‘My accident actually brought me to a better place’

Partially paralyzed ArtPrize artist visits children's hospital with his sister to play music, talk about art and have a little fun.

Patient Story

Against all odds

A paralyzing stroke could have forced Dave Jones to live out his days in a nursing home. He's now preparing to walk a 5K.

Patient Story

Creating a new life canvas

After a car crash and traumatic brain injury, Brenda Bristol learns to communicate anew through art.

Patient Story

Spirits soar with special airport tour

Memories take flight for man with traumatic brain injury.

Patient Story

New Rehab and Nursing Center: It’s ‘fabulous’

The Patient and Family Advisory Council, which includes former patients, gets a sneak peek at the new building.

Patient Story

‘I didn’t think I’d make it’

Creativity and technology helped motorcycle crash survivor Derrick Curtis along his road to recovery.

Patient Story

Back on her feet

Helped along by grit, her granddaughter and a pair of therapists, an 87-year-old woman finds her strength after a brush with death.

Patient Story

‘Extremely lucky to be alive’

Drew Garcia, 18, was hit by a car going 60 mph. He lost a leg―but not his determination to play basketball.

Protect your noggin

Expert shares Top 5 tips for preventing brain-jarring falls.

Both knees replaced at once? Yes, but…

The risks can outweigh the benefits, surgeons say, and you might be better off staging the two surgeries.

Tension headache? Sit up straight and smile

Better posture and reduced stress can loosen those neck and shoulder muscles—and chase away the pain.