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Advanced Spinal Cord Recovery. Precision Care.

Our spinal cord injury program is one of the few national programs that can treat all levels of traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury. Patients are surrounded by the most talented physicians, clinicians and scientists with expertise in the complex human physiology of and functional recovery from spinal cord injury.

Why Choose Us

We are nationally recognized for the experience of our staff and the quality of our care. These accolades demonstrate our commitment to the best outcomes for our patients.

No. 1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for 29th Consecutive Year

AbilityLab recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 29th consecutive year.

Nursing Excellence Recognized with Prestigious Magnet Recognition

We proudly retain our membership in the Magnet community—a select group of 378 healthcare organizations out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations.

Federal Research Designations

Our research sets new standards and protocols in rehabilitation hospitals around the world. We publish research in the world's foremost medical journals.

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Patient Outcomes

Our patients have had remarkable outcomes. With the help of our expert team, they've been given the chance to get back to their lives after their spinal cord injuries.

Sami on a mountain joyously holding a bike above his head

Sami’s Story: Tackling Life’s Biggest Mountain

A motorcycle accident sent Sami 60 feet down a mountain and resulted in a broken back, spinal cord and five ribs. He traveled over 2,500 miles to AbilityLab.

colton on a hand-cycle riding in downtown Chicago with is young son

Young Father Sets Sights on Recovery Following Tractor-Trailer Accident

Nov. 2017, Colton, a farmer & father, was driving his family’s tractor-trailer for the last run of the day in Indiana, when it collided with another 18-wheeler.

Conquering Mountains Following a Spinal Cord Injury

Cameron was camping in Colorado when his life changed forever. He slipped on a rock and hit his head. He was paralyzed and in pain from a spinal cord injury.

When Recovery is at stake, no distance is too far to Travel

Our research hospital is designed to treat the whole patient – physically and mentally – as well as their caregivers.

We've treated patients from every state and over 70 countries. Our goal for the best patient outcomes has no boundaries.

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