Man with prosthetic works with a physical therapist

Revolutionizing Rehabilitation

When choosing care for your network of individuals, it is outcomes that matter. As the leader in rehabilitation (#1 as ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1991) we're defining the standards and setting new goals to produce the best possible care.

 

A Center of Excellence

The most complex cases of injuries need the highest level of care provided by center of excellence. As the #1 referral choice for SCI patients from all over the world, we are renowned for innovative, interdisciplinary rehabilitation care. As the first translational hospital, we integrate advances in research and technology to continuously enhance medical and functional outcomes for our patients.

Accepting Patients Nationally

Patients from across the nation travel to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for care.

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Caring for Complex Conditions

From the most complex conditions including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and limb loss -- to the more common such as soft tissue damage, repetitive motion injuries and chronic pain, we are here to help you Advance your Ability.

Inpatients benefit from world-class technology in their recovery

Inpatient Care

We treat several thousand inpatients with a wide variety of functional impairments, from the common to the most complex.

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Back pain can benefit from rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal Medicine

A multitude of soft-tissue injuries can benefit from the latest in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

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A patient uses a prosthetic limb at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Limb Loss & Impairment

We meet amputee patient’s unique needs by integrating medical expertise, technology, and engineering.

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We're taking rehabilitation measures to the next level with the Ability Quotient (AQ). Sign up today--be the first to know.

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More Steps, Better Outcomes

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Unprecedented Standards

Our stroke patients travel 6 times farther in a one-hour therapy session compared to Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Take the next step

Contact Mary Baranowski of our Worker's Compensation Partnerships Program.

312-238-1000 Email Meet Mary