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Charlie

Charlie’s Story: Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury With Resilience

After Charlie S. experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at age 10 due to a sledding accident, he spent weeks in a coma and underwent lifesaving surgery before coming to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for six months of intensive inpatient rehabilitation followed by another five months in DayRehab.

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Kevin’s family

Kevin’s Story: Family Support & Community After Traumatic Brain Injury

When Kevin C. sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at age 47 after falling down the stairs in his Delaware home, he was fortunate to have the support of his wife, Nichol, and his parents, Terry and Bob.

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PT Sarah Lock

Ask the Expert: PT Sarah Lock on Cerebral Palsy & Early Detection

Sarah Lock, MS, PT, DPT, PCS, offers her knowledge about cerebral palsy (CP), therapeutic interventions for CP and the importance of early detection.

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Celebrating the 2026 Paralympics & Adaptive Sports

Here’s a look back at the many ways Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrated the 2026 Paralympics and the spirit of competition through adaptive sports.

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Duane Walking

Treating Disorders of Consciousness: A Path Toward ‘Emergence’ After Brain Injury

When a motorcycle accident left Duane D., a young mechanic, comatose with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), his future became uncertain. Duane was admitted to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Amicous® Program, which treats disorders of consciousness (DoC).

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Mitch

2025 Impact Report: Restoring What Matters Most

With donor support in Fiscal Year 2025, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was able to fund vital programs that enabled patients to return to the lives they love, including community-based quality-of-life programs.

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Research Spotlight: “Mini Brains” Can Advance Understanding of Brain

A recent study in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering highlighted a new technology that can allow for a better understanding of brain development and disease.

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Erica

Erica’s Story: Women’s Sled Hockey Pioneer & Gold Medalist

Erica achieved one of her dreams: winning gold at the first-ever World Para Ice Hockey Women’s Championship. She credits Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s adaptive sports programs for making it possible.

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Multiple Sclerosis researchers

Research Spotlight: New Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation

Ongoing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab aims to help patients improve their long-term outcomes and independence.

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Fitness Tips for Aging Adults With Limited Mobility Featured in AARP

AARP recently published more than 30 tips to help older adults with limited mobility engage in physical activity. In the article, “AARP Smart Guide to Fitness for Those With Limited Mobility,” Jessica Curran, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist and clinical manager of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Northbrook Outpatient Center, contributed her advice.

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Gio's family

Gio’s Story: Ready for Takeoff After SCI

With hard work and determination, as well as the support of his expert care team and family, GIo has made tremendous progress throughout his spinal cord injury recovery while meeting important personal, professional and travel goals.

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Beckett

Beckett Thrives in Pediatric Rehabilitation While Living With Rare Disease

Beckett’s story highlights how pediatric rehabilitation can help children with rare diseases make great gains after experiencing significant setbacks due to illness.

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