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Orthopedics
Our experts treat patients with post-surgical conditions, including bone fractures, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hip/knee replacement, and tendon repair.
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Nerve, Muscle & Bone
For over 60 years, we’ve been recognized for the depth of our expertise with conditions affecting the nerves, muscles, bones and joints in adults and children.
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C-STAR Pilot Project Awardee Spotlight: Alex Wong, PhD.
Meet Dr. Alex Wong and learn more about his drive and passion to aid others more quickly, such as through his awarded project which will look to administer on the spot cognitive measurements through handheld smart technology.
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Deborah Crown: A Career in Healthcare Dedicated to Helping Others
Learn more about Deborah Crown and her career in healthcare that she dedicates to helping others.
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What “The Soul Moves First” Means to Nicole
Nicole posted the below reflection to Facebook about her recent Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and the reawakening she had seeing “The Soul Moves First” after therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness
For individuals who live with chronic pain — either from an injury, illness or chronic condition — it can be challenging to remain present. Pain can lead to an increased focus on physical symptoms and internal feelings, which can exacerbate the pain experience.
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Using Acute Intermittent Hypoxia as a Therapeutic Intervention for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
A new and relatively simple approach to improve function in people with some types of tetraplegia is being evaluated at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Manasi S. Sheth, PhD
Senior Biostatistician
National Patients
Patients travel to the AbilityLab from across the United States to take advantage of our inpatient, DayRehabCenter®, outpatient, and ExpertEval® services.
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Study: Creating Decision Aids to Help People Navigate the Process of Asking for Workplace Accommodations
Learn more about how to navigate the process of asking for workplace accommodations.
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Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center
One of only 14 designated "Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems" Centers, helping patients return to the community and maximizing function and independence.
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Q&A With Dr. Monica Rho: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Physician
During her recent 13-hour flight from Chicago to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics (taking place in 2021), we caught up with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT) team physician Monica Rho, MD — who, during her day job, is section chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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