AbilityLab Blog
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th 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 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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![ISCoS: The International Spinal Cord Society](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-09/spinal-cord-series-cases.jpg?itok=hfy9fGnT)
Dr. Lieber and Dr. Son Publish Results of Groundbreaking Reconstructive Surgery to Improve Hand Function After Tetraplegia
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![Meet the Athletes Competing at the Tokyo Paralympics (Aug. 24–Sept. 5)](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-08/paralympics-banner_0.jpg?itok=qAKlwYsX)
Meet Two Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Athletes Competing at the Tokyo Paralympics
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![residents graduating](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-08/trst.jpg?itok=71NpVTMh)
Medical Residents & Fellows Celebrate Graduation
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![Dr. Rho at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/monicarho.jpg?itok=eJdgfW7E)
Q&A With Dr. Monica Rho: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Physician
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A-Z Guide: Pediatric Resources for Illinois Families
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
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![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/Email_Blog%20Header1.jpg?itok=R1Yx7xuY)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 31st Consecutive Year
Press Release
![Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/franz-diaphragm-annals.jpeg?itok=xwQZ-QLv)
Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19
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![Mekhi](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/Screen%20Shot%202021-07-07%20at%202.47.41%20PM.png?itok=4hReeddX)
Pressure Mapping Research to Combat Pressure Injuries
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![Dancer jumping](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-07/GettyImages-1210372463.jpg?itok=vT1AvWfB)
Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes' Health
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![In a First, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers Observe Muscles Losing Basic Building Blocks After Stroke](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-06/murray-sarcomeres_0.jpg?itok=yvF-hlYG)
In a First, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers Observe Muscles Losing Basic Building Blocks After Stroke
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![Patient Care Technician Sonnita Fairfax](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2021-06/sonnita-banner%5B1%5D_0.jpg?itok=USeBV1WL)
Patient Care Technician Sonnita Fairfax's Quick Thinking Saves a Child's Life
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![John walking again after multiple brain and spinal cord injuries](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2022-01/john-walking.jpg?itok=Pl9Aj_LU)
John's Journey to Walk Again
Patient Story