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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Learning to Live Again After Devastating Crash
Justin Dawson was on the job, helping a stranded motorist on the highway when a car hit him at around 60 miles per hour. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Still Fighting: After Losing Legs in Crash, Firefighter Refuses to Give in
Justin Dawson saw the car that would change his life coming at him almost in slow motion. Learn more about his story. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Man Pushes Forward After Losing Legs in Crash
Learn how Justin moved forward after a life-altering accident on the latest episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms”. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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What Is Phantom Pain?
After amputation, patients can feel pain in both their remaining limb and the amputated part. Learn more about phantom pain from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Coping with Amputation, Emotionally and Physically
Amputation, whether it’s a limb or a toe, can be a difficult and traumatic experience. And everyone copes differently. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Blind Architect Brings Perspective to Pittsburgh Health Care Giant
An architect who has entirely lost his eyesight seems like an unlikely champion for a 410,000 square-foot building for a major health system. And yet, Chris Downey, architect, planner, and consultant for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, who lost his sight a decade ago, is precisely the right man for the job.… Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain
Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
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What Is Shoulder Subluxation and How Is It Treated?
Shoulder subluxation is a partial dislocation at the joint. It can be painful, but it's easily treated. Learn more about this injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
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How to Combat Immobility Syndrome
Learn what immobility syndrome is and the importance of staying active while recovering from a surgery or medical procedure. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation