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Don’t Resist Your Resistance Exercise

With many of you spending the majority of time in your homes or apartments, some have become anxious to start or resume resistance exercise. However, it is important to maintain your resistance exercises.

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Ashley and friend

Ashley's Story: The Comeback

Ashley was a 24-year-old accountant and athlete living and active life in Chicago. On May 29, 2017, everything changed.

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Open Ceremony at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Arlington Heights Location

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Opens New DayRehabCenter® in Arlington Heights

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab DayRehabCenter® Arlington Heights, located at 3215 N. Wilke Rd., serves patients primarily from the northwest suburbs.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 2020 Graduation Ceremony

Meet Our 2020 Graduates

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation congratulate the graduating class of 2020 Residents and Fellows!

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab #1 in Rehabilitation

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Tops U.S. News & World Report Ranking for 30th Consecutive Year

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recognized as the national leader, again, in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 30th consecutive year.

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Two healthcare workers in PPE

Behind the PPE – More Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff

We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 on our 20th-floor COVID Care Unit.

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COVID detection patch

Band-Aid-Like Patch Could Detect Early COVID-19 Symptoms

Researchers working to contain COVID-19 are increasingly turning to these sleek new wearables for a diagnostic solution.

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Doctor in PPE taking care of patient

Behind the PPE – Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff

We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 in our COVID Care Unit.

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Duane reunites with his nurse

Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury

When Duane sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, his future was uncertain. His father, Duane Sr., a retired Marine, pushed for him to go to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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At home workout series from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

At Home Workout: Lower Extremity Exercise

This routine is intended to work primarily on lower body strength and endurance. It covers most of the lower body, but not all of it. Ideally, it would be performed 2 times per week, and for 2 to 3 sets each time.

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Woman sitting on bed due to vertigo

Vertigo to “Verti-gone”

Did you know physical therapists can provide treatment for individuals who have vertigo or other symptoms of dizziness? In fact, some physical therapists — including those at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — have pursued additional specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation to help patients with problems with balance and dizziness, particularly those originiating in the brain or inner ear.

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COVID Care Unit Honored in Crain’s “Notable Health Care Heroes” Feature

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's COVID Care Unit Honored in Crain’s “Notable Health Care Heroes” Feature

Crain’s Chicago Business recently featured SRAlab’s COVID Care Unit in its “Notable Health Care Heroes” feature, which highlighted individuals and teams on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in our community.

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