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.
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![Urmi’s Story - Urmi kayaking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-04/13512196_10153788738537449_3150211983158893265_n.jpg?itok=tFjIze2z)
Urmi’s Story: A Young Scientist’s Journey
Patient Story
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Opens Doors](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-03/RehabInstChicago_ShirleyRyanAbilityLab_PP1005_lg.jpg?itok=uPYh4IKo)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, First-Ever “Translational” Research Hospital, Opens Doors
Press Release
![ribbon cutting image of pat and shirley ryan at the grand opening of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2020-01/C1617_AbilityLab_IMG_0485_resize.jpg?itok=b53fJpMH)
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Unveils New AbilityLab
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![An Ability Lab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-03/RCW_8804_0.jpg?itok=pK0WLtN8)
New Rehab Hospital Integrates Research and Care in One Facility
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![Dr Smith speaking at naming event](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-03/JCS%20Speaking%20at%20Naming.jpg?itok=a6XoJBcs)
Advancing Human Ability with Dr. Joanne C. Smith
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Inspiration and Transformation
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![AI Visor image](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-03/iStock_86914227_XLARGE.jpg?itok=ebl56DHh)
AI Won't Kill You, But Ignoring It Might Kill Your Business
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Using a Mirror for Squat Exercises: Is There a Benefit?
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![Ashley Nagy discovers new ways to deal with aphasia at AbilityLab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-03/Nagy%20Patient%20Story%20Photo.jpg?itok=UcS5mrUT)
New Training has Loved Ones Helping Those Suffering from Aphasia
Patient Story
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A Minimally Invasive Tool to Measure Muscle Impairment
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![Ege Pradke, pediatric amputee, recovers at AbilityLab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-02/Ega%20Patient%20Photo.jpg?itok=a-fQRXB2)
Boy Honored for Helping First Responders Save his Family
Patient Story
![Prakash Jayabalan helps a concussion patient on a gait track](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2017-02/Prakash%20Concussion.jpg?itok=ZgDzfl0g)
College Students Take Longer to Recover from a Concussion
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