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.
Press Release
![Baby stroller](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-01/stroller-6%20%282%29.png?itok=egmZAwOO)
Jeannette Wider Quoted in USA Today on Adaptive Strollers for Children
News
![Dr. Allison Kessler](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-01/kessler-4.png?itok=tnlsStNl)
Dr. Allison Kessler Profiled in Chicago Medicine Magazine
News
![Dr. Brenna Argall-Led Project](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2024-01/Dr.%20Brenna%20Argall-Led%20Project-4%20%281%29.png?itok=kGrWVVYV)
NSF Awards $5 Million to Dr. Brenna Argall-Led Project to Develop Power Wheelchair with Driver-Assist Technology
News
![Dr. Leora Cherney with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/leora-1.png?itok=f203wsww)
Dr. Leora Cherney Honored with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access
News
![Leslie Marriott](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/leslie-2.png?itok=1ZL5xHT6)
Leslie Marriott Honored with Illinois OT Association’s Mentor Award
News
![Celebrating Third Graduating Class of I.D.E.A. Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/group-oak-point-4%20%281%29.png?itok=7IvdWdAX)
Celebrating Third Graduating Class of I.D.E.A. Council-Sponsored Oak Point CNA Training Program
News
![Laura Ferrio on Chicago Public Radio](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/image.png?itok=APD9ALk1)
In the News: Laura Ferrio, Actor Bob Odenkirk and Research Participant Maria Odenkirk Featured in SkyRise Story on Chicago Public Radio
News
![Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-11/research.jpg?itok=zErWRp3C)
Research Highlights
News
![Powerchair Soccer Team](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/dan%20and%20sarah-9.png?itok=0zco40rk)
U.S. Finishes 3rd at Powerchair Soccer World Cup — Reflections from Dr. Daniel Goodman & Sarah Mulroe
News
![Dr. Colin Franz](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/franz-3%20%281%29.png?itok=4AKSzPng)
Dr. Colin Franz Featured in Article on the Promise of Degradable Medical Implants
News
![Mayor Johnson and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab leaders](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/header-3.png?itok=kaIM_b-K)
Mayor Johnson’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Roundtable Features Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Leaders
News
![Women playing soccer](/sites/default/files/styles/search_result_160x90_/public/2023-10/header-26%20%287%29.png?itok=Oo9Ni_30)
In the News: POPSUGAR Features Dr. Maria Reese on Menstrual Cycle’s Potential Effect on Sports Injuries
News