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Engineering a Successful Stroke Recovery
Igal survived a stroke and was told he would not walk or speak again. This engineering professor attended our Intensive Aphasia Program to regain his abilities.
Patient Story
Tiny Machine Poised to Unlock Brain’s Mysteries
A team of scientists, led by researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, has developed novel technology promising to increase understanding of how brains develop, and offer answers on repairing brains in the wake of neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases.
Research Project
Outpatient Neuropsychology
We provide outpatient neuropsychological evaluations as part of our psychology services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Our neuropsychology team specializes in the evaluation and treatment of a broad range of disorders and neurotrauma that affect cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning in adolescents and adults. We collaborate with our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician colleagues at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Back to College After a Traumatic Brain Injury
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.
Patient Story
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.
Blog
Join the CHAT - A Community of Hand Ability Training
The Perez Lab team exclusively offers FREE hand training for ANYONE with a neurological condition that affects the function of their hands, including but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury (Any level), Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, etc. We use a combination of games, cutting-edge robotics, sensors, and upper body exercises to help people improve the function of their hands in terms of pinching, grasping, and dexterity. Come by any time 8:30AM-4PM Monday-Friday and meet us!
Research Project
Adaptive Mountain Biking
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers an incredible Adaptive Mountain Biking program that gets riders off paved pathways and onto the thrill of gravel trails and single-track courses in the Chicagoland area. The weekly program utilizes a variety of beautiful trail systems throughout Cook County and beyond. If you're looking for a good workout or want to spend time in nature, this program is for you.
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Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Empowered and Independent: Meet Nicole
Nicole found support through Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Vocational Rehabilitation program. With guidance from her vocational counselor, Nicole navigated workplace accommodations and secured funding for car modifications.
Patient Story
Ventilator Weaning
Our vent weaning program is a specialty in itself. Your vent-weaning team has decades of experience in helping SCI patients breathe independently.
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Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function
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minutes , 10-30 minutesScoring takes an additional 20-30 minutes
cost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
