Matt Koppen | What Life Looks Like
September 29, 2022
Life sometimes throws a curveball. Or two. Or three. Matt was home alone watching football. While watching, he realized his arm had fallen asleep, numb to the touch. The numbness […]
What Are the Types of Rehabilitation?
July 11, 2022
If you have experienced a catastrophic injury like a brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, rehabilitation is a key step in helping you recover. Through various levels of care, your […]
Assistive Tech: A Conversation With QLI Occupational Therapists
April 29, 2022
For many of us, technology is a convenience. Amazon delivers whatever we need to our doorstep. Alexa tells us the weather while we are getting ready in the morning. Siri […]
The Advocate | Melina Sanchez and Her Future
March 30, 2022
“We’re going to be working on mindfulness in our meditation today,” says QLI Life Path Specialist Jaime Johnson. He pushes a button on his phone and a gong sound issues […]
Persistence Unmatched | Derek Shike and the Road Back
March 18, 2022
Eastern Oregon is a region of old persistence. The Columbia Plateau, which covers most of this land area, formed from lava flows occurring throughout millions of years. Set far from […]
GRIT: Fostering Confidence Through Adaptive Fitness
February 16, 2022
On the edge of campus, in the last bay of QLI’s maintenance garage, there lives a space that serves a unique purpose. A small but mighty group gathers with the […]
Bionics: The Ekso and Ambulation After Injury
January 25, 2022
Following a traumatic injury, whether permanent or temporary, a loss of the ability to walk can be life-altering and is frequently reported as the number one patient goal for rehabilitation. […]
Adaptive Sports: Think Outside. No Box Required
December 10, 2021
Would it surprise you to know that Omaha has, since 2014, received considerable national acclaim as an outdoor-first city? Sources ranging from websites like WalletHub, to major nonprofits like The […]
Ready for the Encore: Finding Hope After Spinal Cord Injury
November 23, 2021
Rachael Johnson might live as a quadriplegic, a survivor who faces the challenges of a spinal cord injury every day. But that isn’t who she is. Leadership, creativity, compassion, personality […]
Words from a Warrior: Laura Burdick’s Journey
October 19, 2021
In May 2020, Laura Burdick saw herself as a woman at the top of her game. Just 33 years old, the Indiana native was an ambitious, athletic, accomplished professional shouldering […]