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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to Host Tenth Annual SkyRise Chicago

2,000 to participate in world’s tallest indoor stair-climbing event at Willis Tower in support of advancing human ability.

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Sudha Panchapakesan at an ICAP session

How Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Aphasia Program Helps Participants

The ICAP consists of intensive interventions. In a typical session, 10 individuals with aphasia undergo 120 hours of individual and group aphasia therapy.

Patient Story

Todd Kuiken and Frank Ursetta of the Center for Bionic Medicine demonstrated CBM's convertible wheelchair at the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research’s (NIDILRR) 40th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 18

Center for Bionic Medicine Wheelchair Featured at NIDILRR Celebration

A revolutionary wheelchair developed by SRAlab researchers was prominently featured at a celebration for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research’s (NIDILRR) 40th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 18.

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Leah Recovers from a Brain Injury

Thousands Rally Around Girl Left Unconscious in Accident

Leah Dinchak continues her rehabilitation after a tragic accident left her in a coma from a traumatic brain injury.

Patient Story

Lynn Rogers runs an Ironwomen

Despite Disease, Ironwoman Lynn Rogers Goes for her 11th Chicago Marathon

Dr. Lynn Rogers - Ironwomen & AbilityLab researcher - battles back from CIDP and Guillain-Barre to return for her hometown marathon.

Patient Story

The manikin in the Sim Lab

How the Sim Lab Helps Clinicians Hone Their Skills

The Sim Lab on the 12th Floor, enables clinicians to log realistic medical experience and hone their diagnostic skills in a safe, controlled environment.

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Beau Zanca stretches before Marathon

A House Fire Burned 60% of His Body. Two Years Later, He’s Making His Marathon Debut at Chicago

Severe burns left him in a medically-induced coma. Now, with the help of AbilityLab, Beau Zanca tackled the Willis Tower & will run 26.2 miles through Chicago.

Patient Story

2019 chief residents

Meet the Chief Residents:

Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.

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MSK Ultrasound Education class

Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education

Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded exposing our residents to this emerging technology.

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Dr. Monica Rho

The Ongoing Evolution of Medical Education

For at least the last decade, medical schools have been shifting towards problem-based learning enriched with group discussion.

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brad and wife

Pain Awareness Month: How the Pain Management Center Changed One Patient’s Life

After a decade searching for treatment for his chronic pain, Brad finally found the help he needed at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center (PMC).

Patient Story

Jenni Grover, the "ChronicBabe"

Why the “ChronicBabe” Loves the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center

After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Jenni came to the Pain Management Center for treatment. Today, she blogs her experience with chronic pain.

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