AbilityLab Blog
See the latest news, updates and patient stories from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 33rd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 33rd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
Press Release
![Ryan TBI Recovery](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-10/Ryan_TBI_Resized2.jpg?itok=A4YC06Tb)
Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Patient Story
![aphasia diagnosis](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-04/aphasia-2.jpg?itok=b26k0G4U)
What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)
News
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab building exterior](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-03/anniversary-header.jpg?itok=sFB6OkJR)
Happy Anniversary, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab!
Blog
![Mike's Recovery from Brain Injury](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-04/mike-story_0.jpg?itok=LvjFFLpX)
Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery
Patient Story
![Man with brain graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-03/ezgif-2-a00b140f28.jpeg?itok=uOpU4WCH)
Memory Issues Plague Long COVID Patients
News
![Woman doing a side plank](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-03/bonedensityheader.jpg?itok=xn2sCacl)
Exercising for Bone Density
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![Back pain illustration](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/Untitled%20design%20%281%29.png?itok=m_Qzlo5V)
Understanding Back Pain
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![Sam Estep](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/sam-estep-banner.jpeg?itok=uZxfpinp)
"Up-and-Up" in Rehab: Sam Estep on Getting to See Patients Progress to Their Goals
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![In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/rob-schwartzman-family-lobby.jpeg?itok=2muW2kgn)
In the News: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Profiles TBI Patient's "Long Recovery"
Patient Story
![Antonette Sanchez](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/rn-blogs-anne-headshot-crop.jpeg?itok=0fecz0ey)
Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Research
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![Sarah Hwang headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-02/Untitled-1.jpg?itok=1MHgWJVd)
The Pelvic Floor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
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![Mary Beth](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-01/mary-beth-wiener_1.jpg?itok=GsisJSlf)
Nurturing Relationships in Rehabilitation Nursing
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