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Annie Ray

At an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Montpelier, Vermont, Annie Ray, RN, cares for individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuries. A nursing graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Ray helps patients relearn everyday routines to regain their personal independence, and she also writes for Biology Insights.

Can Pressure Points Actually Paralyze Someone?
What Is Cervical Myelopathy? Symptoms & Treatment
What Is a Tethered Spine? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is a Steppage Gait and What Causes It?
What Causes Leg Atrophy in Paraplegia?
Can You Drive With Cervical Myelopathy?
Can Myelopathy Be Cured? Treatment & Recovery
What Is a Withered Hand? Causes & Characteristics
How a Stroke Affects the Muscular System
Is Cervical Myelopathy a Disability?
What Is Increased Muscle Tone? Causes and Management
Hypertonia in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Upper Limb Spasticity: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
How Long Does Spinal Shock Last After Injury?
Quadriplegic on a Ventilator: What to Expect
Posterior Cord Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Neck Paralysis: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
What Is T9 Paraplegia? Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
T12 Paraplegia: Causes, Impact, and Long-Term Outlook
Living With Cauda Equina Syndrome: What to Expect
Central Cord Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Happens to Paraplegic Legs Physiologically?
What Is a Stroke Hand and How Is It Treated?
What Is Joint Position Sense and Why Does It Matter?
Lumbar Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Quadriplegic Spasms: Causes, Triggers & Management
What Are the Leading Causes of Death in Quadriplegics?