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A physical therapist at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab leads gait training for a patient. The patient’s weight is shared with the lift system, which decreases support as the patient’s ability increases.

Walk This Way to Post-Stroke Recovery

The primary PTs refer patients to gait therapy if walking goals are indicated, usually soon after completion of an initial evaluation.

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Leah

Resilient 6-Year-Old Defies Odds After Weeks-Long Coma: 'We’re Getting Our Little Girl Back'

6 year old Leah Dinchak was hit by a van last AUg., falling into a coma. In Oct., she spoke to NBC5 for the first time since waking up. Now she’s walking again.

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Jennifer Goldman

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Appoints Dr. Jennifer Goldman to Lead Parkinson’s Rehabilitation

Dr. Goldman is a movement disorders neurologist with specialty board certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.

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Antonio Davis on the Steve Harvey show

An Inspirational Man who Paints with His Mouth

Past patient, Antonio meets Steve Harvey. Learn about Antonio's extraordinary story of his tragedy turning into triumph realizing his talent in the process.

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colton on a hand-cycle riding in downtown Chicago with is young son

Young Father Sets Sights on Recovery Following Tractor-Trailer Accident

Nov. 2017, Colton, a farmer & father, was driving his family’s tractor-trailer for the last run of the day in Indiana, when it collided with another 18-wheeler.

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golfing study

Heart benefits may outweigh impact on knee osteoarthritis in golfers who walk the course and skip the cart

Golfers with knee osteoarthritis who walk the course rather than ride in a cart gain significantly higher health benefits, according to a new study.

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wearable sensor

New wearable sensor may cut costs and improve access to biofeedback for people with incomplete paraplegia

Novel technology could benefit 50,000 in the U.S. alone.

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2019 USA Sled Hockey Classic

Record 30 teams to compete in 2019 USA Hockey Sled Classic

The tournament presented by NHL brings together those with different backgrounds and skill levels.

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Scott and family in fishing gear holding a fish

From Grim Prognosis to Recovery

Scott enjoyed an active, healthy lifestyle. Days before Christmas in 2017, he fell down at his office. Within a few hours, he inexplicably became paralyzed.

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The progress made by Andy, a spinal cord injury patient

From Paralysis to Father of the Bride

Andy McCue was a husband, father and lawyer living in Kansas City. On July 1, everything changed when he fell down a flight of stairs.

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USA Sled Hockey Classic presented by NHL

2018-19 USA Hockey Sled Classic: Presented by the NHL

The ninth USA Hockey Sled Classic, hosted by the Chicago Blackhawks and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, takes place February 7-10, 2019 at MB Ice Arena.

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Ryan walking on a treadmill after his stroke

Ryan's Story: Surviving a Stroke at 20

Ryan survived a stroke when he was just 20. After months of therapy, he has made an incredible recovery. He has learned to walk and has improved hand function.

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