Legs + Walking Lab at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Choosing a Rehabilitation Partner

We know that this is a challenging time for you and your loved one. The role of rehabilitation is to get you back to life. Through intensive therapy with a specialized team of compassionate therapists and physicians, we know that patients will make progress and gain independence. Hear from some of our patients about their inpatient journeys below.

Download the Inpatient Brochure

Meet your care team and learn about what to expect when you first arrive. Find information about everything from what to bring with you to where to park.

Learn More
Patient and therapist

Patient Stories

Our patients have incredible outcomes. See the how we've supported their rehabilitation journey.

Brett walks out after TBI

Back to College After a TBI

Brett suffered a severe TBI after a skiing accident. Through our Amicous Program, daily speech therapy and inpatient care he walked out of the hospital.

read more
Adriana pictured in a wheelchair with a physical therapist

Adriana's Story

Adriana was 17 weeks pregnant when, during an attempted carjacking, she was shot. The bullet injured her spinal cord and left her paralyzed.

read more
Showing the progress of Andy, a spinal cord injury patient

Andy's Story

On July 1, 2018, everything changed for Andy McCue when he fell down a flight of stairs in a freak accident that left him paralyzed. He arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with no guarantee that he would walk or be independent again.

read more

Keep Exploring

It's important to be comfortable and confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive. Learn more about what sets us apart.

About AbilityLab Take a Virtual Tour