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Better Makers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brings the Patient Experience to Life at Spark!

The world-class Shirley Ryan AbilityLab continues to re-imagine what it means to be a rehabilitation hospital.

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Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury

Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury

A car accident caused Kyle’s severe brain injury, which affected his speech, mobility, memory and activities of daily living.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Announces First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner

Elissa Larkin Conlon, speech-language pathologist and research clinician, is the first recipient of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Kabiller Humanitarian Prize.

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Open-source Bionic Leg: First-of-its-kind Platform Aims to Rapidly Advance Prosthetics

A new open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by University of Michigan and AbilityLab is now available to the scientific community.

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Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab

Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab

On June 3, José Pons, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Legs + Walking Lab.

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Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab

Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab

Monica Perez, PT, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Arms + Hands Lab.

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Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast

Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast

Jordan Grafman, PhD discussed research and treatment of post-traumatic epilepsy after traumatic brain injury in military veterans on Seizing Life Podcast.

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New rehabilitation hospital opens in Abu Dhabi

Hospital aims to reduce the number of residents who travel abroad for rehabilitation.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Downtown Chicago

Ditching the "Dis-"

Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.

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Are Weighted Blankets the Secret to Better Sleep?

We all need hugs, but some children, especially those with sensory disorders, are seeking better sleep with the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket.

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Crain’s Names Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CEO to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”

Crain’s Names Dr. Smith to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”

In the April 29 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business, Joanne C. Smith, president and CEO, was named to the inaugural “Notable Women Executives Over 50” list.

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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain

In small doses, stress can motivate you or keep you safe. Chronic stress can cause all sorts of side effects. It can even cause physical changes in your brain.

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