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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th 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 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.

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Using a Mirror for Squat Exercises: Is There a Benefit?

New study suggests using a mirror during workouts has no effect on preferential loading.

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Ashley Nagy discovers new ways to deal with aphasia at AbilityLab

New Training has Loved Ones Helping Those Suffering from Aphasia

Just one month after giving birth, Ashley had two strokes. After being diagnosed with aphasia, she tries to find the right words.

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A Minimally Invasive Tool to Measure Muscle Impairment

A minimally invasive technique that measures the contraction of living muscle tissue could be an alternative to the painful muscle biopsies.

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Ege Pradke, pediatric amputee, recovers at AbilityLab

Boy Honored for Helping First Responders Save his Family

After a traffic accident, young Ege was the only one conscious when emergency responders arrived and helped them despite his own injuries.

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Prakash Jayabalan helps a concussion patient on a gait track

College Students Take Longer to Recover from a Concussion

It takes 7-14 days to recover from a concussion. Researchers questioned if it takes longer in college students who find it difficult to find time to recover.

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Patrick Halko recovers in our Strength and Endurance Lab

Thankful to be Alive After Double-Lung Transplant

Patrick Halko, 31, gained strength and endurance through rigorous therapy following a double-lung transplant.

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Cole hugs his family while recovering from the SCI

Father Beating the Odds After Life Changing Accident

After a car accident and surgery, Cole used the internet to help him focus on what felt impossible: learning to walk again.

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Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement

Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.

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New Research Reveals the Brain’s Role in Mystical Experiences

A new study from Jordan Grafman is shedding light on the brain’s role in mystical experiences—encounters where people feel connected to a higher power.

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