Body
Michael Anthony sustained a spinal cord injury and was told initially he may never walk again. His goal upon arriving at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was to regain as much ability as possible. Recently, he walked out of the hospital on his own.
Patient Story
Heading Home After a Spinal Cord Injury
Let's get connected.
More Like This
DeMarcus’ Story: Finding Healing after Limb Loss through Art Therapy
DeMarcus P. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab after his left foot was amputated following a work accident. Through intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, he regained strength and learned to…
view all newsSarah Reaches New Heights after Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Meet Sarah, who came to us for extensive therapy after being diagnosed with GBS. Today, her function and independence are restored.
Meet Baby Harvey: A Year in the Life with Cerebral Palsy
Harvey S. was only four months old when he traveled with his parents, Michele and Jake, from Virginia to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and soon began inpatient “habilitative therapy” — a type of therapy geared toward developing new skills, often used in children with chronic conditions.