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Specialized Technology Drives Patient Outcomes

Research has shown that thousands of repetitions drive positive patient outcomes following a traumatic injury or illness. Specialized technology can enable this repetition. Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals’ state-of-the-art gait and mobility lab houses an array of specialty rehabilitation equipment that has helped many patients maximize their independence, including the Aretech ZeroG® Gait and Balance System and…
High-intensity gait training: a step in the right direction

While working at aerospace company Blue Origin, Greg Loving experienced a brain bleed. Following life-saving surgery, Greg’s speech and motor skills were affected. Seeking specialized rehabilitation, he chose Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, which was 1,600 miles away from his home state of Washington. He started Madonna’s comprehensive outpatient program unable to walk and within eight weeks,…
Resources and support for those with spinal cord injuries or disorders

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals’ CARF-accredited spinal cord injury program is designed to help children and adults return to their life roles. They offer an abundant list of resources for both local and regional patients to receive the help and support necessary to learn and return to independence. See the list below for many of those resources…
Madonna patient finds greater independence with custom device

Madonna’s Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering is known for creating patient-centered, technological solutions. And its latest innovation, a metal doorstop with a collapsible tripod hook, is no exception. For Madonna patient Taylor Peter, this small-yet-mighty device opens up doors and, along with it, her world. “I don’t like to rely on people, and I…
Party planning promotes playful therapies for pediatric patients

Each Friday, Madonna’s pediatric unit looks a little different. One week, it could be decorated with Star Wars characters; the next, ice cream cones, or even slime! Invitations are passed out, new decorations are hung and a playlist is selected. These weekly parties not only offer a little Friday fun, but they’re also therapeutic. “We…
Mom’s nurturing spirit shines on other patients during brain injury recovery

Lynne Milimu is rarely seen without a smile on her face. Her care team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals describes her as a ball of sunshine and a positive light. She spends hours in the cafeteria of the specialized brain injury unit chatting with other patients and cheering them on in therapy. But this is a…
Counselor gets guidance during stroke recovery

As students at Lincoln High School walked across the stage to receive their diploma this May, one person who helped them get to that proud moment was top of mind. Becky Tegeler, a guidance counselor for more than 10 years, is still recovering from a stroke she experienced in February. “I had a headache that…
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals announces post-COVID model system

An estimated 23.5% of adult Nebraskans have ever experienced long COVID, defined as symptoms that persist more than three months following the onset of a COVID-19 infection. To date, more than 65,000 adult Nebraskans are currently experiencing long COVID, and roughly 18,000 report that their symptoms reduce their ability to carry out day-to-day activities, according…
Researcher spotlight: Assistant research director’s unique skills and experience are revolutionizing patient independence

Arash M. Gonabadi’s interest in learning how things work sparked in the fifth grade. “I liked to design new tools and devices,” he said. “I was able to fix some of the devices at home, including a hair dryer and space heater.” Growing up in Tehran, Iran, Gonabadi says being known as an innovative kid…
The 2023 PM&R Residency Program graduates

Hats off to the 2023 class of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program. Graduate physiatrists include Graeme Boyter, D.O.; Matthew Gerrelts, D.O.; Grant Langhofer, D.O.; and Nikita Wagle, M.D. The program is in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. Samuel Bierner, M.D., serves as…