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Kamden Steffen experienced a stroke last September while playing a high school football game. While at Madonna, the teen used his love of sports to propel his recovery forward.
In 2021, Jackie Nelson experienced a stroke and nearly died as a result. After several months of recovery at Madonna, Jackie is grateful to return home and embrace her life roles as a mother, daughter and sister again.
Skylar McCaulley always knew he wanted to become a doctor. But then the aspiring medical school student began to suffer from severe migraines, and a CT scan later revealed Skylar had suffered a ruptured AVM or arteriovenous malformation that led to a stroke. Skylar came to Madonna’s brain injury program unable to move or eat, but his care team soon saw his progress skyrocket.
High-intensity interval training or HIIT is a cardio workout that features repeated short bursts of activity interspersed with rest periods. Years of evidence has shown the HIIT can help an individual lose weight, build muscle and boost metabolism. Now Madonna's Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering is looking into how beneficial this type of workout could be for survivors of serious illnesses, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease or breast cancer.
Former Lincoln pastor, Bill Peterson finds respite and comfort in the quiet of the chapel at Madonna's Lincoln Campus. During his recovery journey Bill tapped into the power of faith, music and positivity by wearing a red nose during therapy sessions in an effort to remain upbeat and make those around him smile.
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