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Volunteer
Our volunteers support this mission in our sites of care throughout the Chicagoland area. Their work truly touches the lives of patients and families.
Service
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Stroke Recovery— What sets us apart?
See what sets us apart from other rehabilitation hospitals and why our outcomes for stroke patients are exceptional.
Service
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Anne Marie’s Story: Journey to Chicago During a Pandemic
Anne Marie was born with a rare condition in which the liver is missing a portal vein. After undergoing two surgeries, she came to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to relearn how to sit, stand, walk and regain activities of daily living.
Patient Story
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Cancer Rehabilitation
We are one of few rehabilitation hospitals to offer an integrated approach to rehabilitation for adults and children battling the effects of cancer.
Condition
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Multiple Sclerosis
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) come to us for inpatient, outpatient or DayRehab. We also offer guidance on diet, support groups and assistive devices.
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Development of Expertise in Use of Exoskeletons for Walking in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
this study will both identify the level of competency necessary in various skills for independent use of the ReWalk as well training strategies for this end.
Research Project
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Ditching the "Dis-"
Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.
News
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Sports Medicine
AbilityLab has physicians who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of spine, sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
Condition
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Limb Loss & Impairment
We meet amputee patient’s unique needs by integrating medical expertise, technology, and engineering.
Condition
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Arthritis + Joint Conditions
We offer rehab for people whose abilities have been affected by arthritis, hip fractures, joint replacement, osteoporosis or musculoskeletal disorders.
Condition
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Roth Rounds: Transformation and Preservation
Fall edition of the alumni newsletter says goodbye to Dr. Sliwa as the head of the Residency Program and introduces Dr. Monica Rho as the new Program leader.
Blog
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Motor control development continues longer than previously believed
This research reveals the potential to use therapy to improve the motor control skills of children suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders such as CP.
In the News