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Wearable Airbag Technology to Reduce Injuries from Falls
A wearable airbag developed to prevent hip fractures and reduce fear of falling for people recovering from stroke.
Research Project
General Education Development (GED) Program
We offer no cost and accessible GED classes at our downtown Chicago location. This program is offered individuals with SCI looking to earn his or her GED.
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OT Emily Sanders Featured in FOX 32 Story on Special Friendship Between Patients
FOX 32 Chicago recently profiled Sam Matthews and Hunter Valles — two men in their 20s who forged a close friendship at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as they recovered from burn injuries. The story features Emily Sanders, senior occupational therapist, 20th Floor, who treated Sam and Hunter.
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LIFE Center Peer Mentor Program
The Henry B. Betts LIFE Center's Peer Mentorship Program is one way Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is committed to empowering patients by encouraging them to partner with their healthcare team to make the best choices for themselves and their families. Patients are matched with Peer Mentors who offer guidance based on their own experiences.
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Spinal Cord Injury - Quality of Life Ambulation [Spinal Cord Injury – Functional Index]
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Better Makers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Opening Gala Raises $8 Million
On March 10, 750 guests attended the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab opening gala, raising $8 million toward the new hospital.
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Spinal Cord Injury - Quality of Life Basic Mobility [Spinal Cord Injury – Functional Index]
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Spinal Cord Injury - Quality of Life Fine Motor Functioning [Spinal Cord Injury – Functional Index]
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DexterityUpper Extremity Function
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Spinal Cord Injury - Quality of Life Self-care [Spinal Cord Injury – Functional Index]
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's COVID Care Unit Honored in Crain’s “Notable Health Care Heroes” Feature
Crain’s Chicago Business recently featured SRAlab’s COVID Care Unit in its “Notable Health Care Heroes” feature, which highlighted individuals and teams on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in our community.
Blog
Urmi’s Story: A Young Scientist’s Journey
A neurophysiologist's journey to recovery after a rare type of stroke.
Patient Story
Jesus Monserrat "Monse" Dominguez Saldana, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Senior I Physical Therapist