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New Rehab Hospital Integrates Research and Care in One Facility
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is designed to spur instant collaboration among clinicians and researchers.
News
A Framework To Facilitate Exoskeleton and Exo-Suit Use Into Clinical Practice
Matt Giffhorn, PT. DPT,NCS introduces a conceptual framework to help guide clinical decision making related to incorporating exoskeletons and exo-suits into clinical treatment programs.
In the News
Adult Concussion Clinic
Understanding the signs and symptoms of a concussion and getting evaluated by a specialist can help ensure a better outcome.
Service
Internships with the Adaptive Sports + Fitness Program and Therapeutic Recreation
An internship with Adaptive Sports and Fitness offers unparalleled access to hands-on, real-life work experience in a dynamic environment at a rehab hospital.
These disciplines work together to help our clients meet their goals. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program and Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Program routinely collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals within the hospital, as part of a comprehensive system of care aimed at enhancing a person’s quality of life.
These disciplines work together to help our clients meet their goals. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program and Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Program routinely collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals within the hospital, as part of a comprehensive system of care aimed at enhancing a person’s quality of life.
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Watch Dr. Elyaman and Dr. Goldman’s Interview on the Launch of the PDMD Fellowship Program
Thanks to the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s for putting together this video interview with Dr. Elyaman and Dr. Goldman about the launch of the fellowship and our first fellow’s experience.
In the News
What is a Ventilator, and How Does it Work?
Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord at the neck-level (cervical) can result in damage to the nerves controlling the breathing muscles. Learn more about how a spinal cord injury (SCI) affects these nerves.
Blog
Foot Function Index
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Functional MobilityPain
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$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Neural Interface for Artificial Limbs
During TMSKR nerves in an amputee’s residual arm are transferred to target muscles that no longer perform a useful function because of the amputation.
Research Project
How the Sim Lab Helps Clinicians Hone Their Skills
The Sim Lab on the 12th Floor, enables clinicians to log realistic medical experience and hone their diagnostic skills in a safe, controlled environment.
Blog
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
Make It Better proudly presents to you our inaugural list of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago.
News
An Unanticipated Head Injury and Incredibly Bright Future
In 2011, Diedre Thomas excitedly dropped her daughter, Shannon, off at college for the first time. Two days later, everything changed.
Patient Story