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.
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![Brendan James performing at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Spark!](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-07/Shirley-Ryan-AbilityLab-Spark-5.jpg?itok=_4btv0CD)
Better Makers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brings the Patient Experience to Life at Spark!
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![Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-03/a1.jpg?itok=GBakeFwd)
Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury
Patient Story
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-06/meet-kabiller-winner-elissa-conlon.jpg?itok=W7WPr_g9)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner
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Open-source Bionic Leg: First-of-its-kind Platform Aims to Rapidly Advance Prosthetics
Press Release
![Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-06/jose-pons-banner_0.jpg?itok=5Ysajloj)
Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab
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![Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-05/monica-perez-banner_1.jpg?itok=4CrhqSE1)
Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab
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![Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-05/grafman-epilepsy-podcast-1_0.jpg?itok=utJPlft8)
Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast
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New rehabilitation hospital opens in Abu Dhabi
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Ditching the "Dis-"
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Are Weighted Blankets the Secret to Better Sleep?
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![Crain’s Names Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CEO to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2019-05/dr-smith-seated.jpg?itok=OCcZt-l_)
Crain’s Names Dr. Smith to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”
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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
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