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Spasticity Treatment with Botulinum Toxins

???????Chemodenervation is a treatment for spasticity that involves injections into the muscle. This treatment is used when spasticity is severe, in specific locations, or is interfering with specific movements.

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Locked-in Syndrome

Locked-in Syndrome is a condition in which all voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed, except for those that control eye movements.

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Listing: Youth with Disabilities Community Resources in Chicago

This select group of agencies provides support to parents of children with a disability in the Chicago area.

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Listing: Camps and Special Recreation

A listing of camps and special recreation programs in Illinois that include social clubs, sports teams, and opportunities for engaging with other people with live with a disability.

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Listing: Support Groups at Shirley Ryan 汤头条app

Support groups are an important part of recovery and social support. These groups are held by past patients or community members who gather to offer support in an online or in person group atmosphere. This listing has all groups available to past patients and the community.

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Listing: Travel Organizations

A listing of travel organizations that offer trips and tours for people with disabilities on an individual and group basis.

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Spasticity

Spasticity is a term used to describe abnormal involuntary tightening of muscles that either occurs spontaneously or when the body is stimulated in

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Service Animals - Understanding the laws

Many people, including health care professionals and other service providers, may be unsure of statutory requirements when interacting with an individual with a disability using a service animal. This source gives guidelines for proper requirements.

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Master Listing Index

Master Listing Index is a table of contents of all resources called Listings. This is a subject oriented index of resources most referenced for our patient populations in adapting and thriving with a disability.

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Urinary System Overview

After a disabling event, it is common for bladder habits to change. Some people have problems emptying their bladder, while others may have urinary accidents.

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