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Chicago Lab Creates Cutting-Edge Bionic Prosthetics

In a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Chicago, the next generation of bionic prosthetics is being developed at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population

While CP can affect one’s mobility and independence, both children and adults with CP can live healthy and active lifestyles with the appropriate interventions and equipment. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a heavy focus is placed on gait training and standing with this patient population during physical therapy.

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No. 1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for 29th Consecutive Year

AbilityLab recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 29th consecutive year.

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Better Makers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brings the Patient Experience to Life at Spark!

The world-class Shirley Ryan AbilityLab continues to re-imagine what it means to be a rehabilitation hospital.

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Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury

Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury

A car accident caused Kyle’s severe brain injury, which affected his speech, mobility, memory and activities of daily living.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner

Elissa Larkin Conlon, speech-language pathologist and research clinician, is the first recipient of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Kabiller Humanitarian Prize.

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Open-source Bionic Leg: First-of-its-kind Platform Aims to Rapidly Advance Prosthetics

A new open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by University of Michigan and AbilityLab is now available to the scientific community.

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Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab

Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab

On June 3, José Pons, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Legs + Walking Lab.

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Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab

Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab

Monica Perez, PT, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Arms + Hands Lab.

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Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast

Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast

Jordan Grafman, PhD discussed research and treatment of post-traumatic epilepsy after traumatic brain injury in military veterans on Seizing Life Podcast.

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New rehabilitation hospital opens in Abu Dhabi

Hospital aims to reduce the number of residents who travel abroad for rehabilitation.

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Ditching the "Dis-"

Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.

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