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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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Reveals Bionic Leap Forward with First Non-Invasive Thought-Controlled Leg
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The Lefkofksy Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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The Harris Family Foundation Makes $10 Million Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Mike and Lindy Keiser Make Significant Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Announces $10 Million Gift from the Regenstein Foundation
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Pain Management: Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain
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3D Imaging of Muscles Points to Potential Treatments for Muscle Diseases and Injuries
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Classic Video Game System Used to Improve Understanding of the Brain
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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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Rehabilitation Institute Receives $10M for Research Hospital
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New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby
Patient Story
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Back to College After a Traumatic Brain Injury
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