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.
Press Release
![Jordan walking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/Jordan-5%20%281%29.png?itok=pieP5Da0)
Newlywed Jordan Embraces New Beginnings Following Stroke At 29
Patient Story
![Golf swing](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/GettyImages-1392889531.jpg?itok=zOrzhz3J)
Four Exercises to Improve Your Golf Game
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![Lauren Henderson](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/Lauren-5.png?itok=O80zXKPu)
Lauren Henderson’s “My Why”: From Pediatric Patient to OT Practice
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![Kylee DeWitt](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/Kylee-4%20%282%29_0.png?itok=36d9AXMO)
A Day in the Life: Kylee DeWitt, Speech-Language Pathologist
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![Henry golfing](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/Henry-11.png?itok=adJ1Lmnw)
Watch: How Henry Went from Golf Caddy to Patient to Competitor
Patient Story
![FOX 32 Chicago Segment](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/IMG_0968.jpg?itok=PivJWexk)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Research Scientist and Patient Featured in FOX 32 Chicago Segment About Self-Driving Wheelchair Technology
News
![Doug walking his dog](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-05/doug-7%20%281%29.png?itok=0pmTObys)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patient and Physician Featured in AARP Article on Stroke Recovery
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![Meshari walking](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-04/Meshari-25.png?itok=hbp9MGT8)
Watch Meshari’s story: New prosthetic legs help pediatric patient make huge strides
Patient Story
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-04/1706_23%2B24_03.jpg?itok=Jpz33PjO)
Crain’s Features Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s ‘Sustainability Guru’ and Eco-Friendly Efforts
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![Woman falling off bike](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-04/fall-4.png?itok=371fzR5n)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Attending Physician Featured in Nationally Syndicated Article on New Rapid Blood Test to Assess Mild TBI
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![American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference Award](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-04/AONL-3%20%281%29.png?itok=-Zloeo6l)
Two Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nurses Honored at 2024 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference
News
![Nutrition & Hydration for Marathon Training](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-04/GettyImages-1468105015.jpg?itok=PQdMlL8R)
Nutrition & Hydration for Marathon Training
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