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SkyRise Chicago

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Hosts 17th Annual SkyRise Chicago, Tallest Indoor Stair Climb in the US

On Sunday, Nov. 2, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will host the 17th annual SkyRise Chicago at Willis Tower, culminating at Skydeck Chicago.

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Halloween party

Five Easy Tips for an Accessible & Inclusive Halloween

Haleigh Nierman, OT, a senior occupational therapist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab who specializes in pediatric rehabilitation, offers five easy tips for how to make Halloween accessible, inclusive and welcoming for kids.

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SkyRise Chicago

Ask the Expert: Kyle Bisping, DPT, on SkyRise Chicago 2025

Kyle Bisping, DPT, clinical manager of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Burr Ridge Outpatient & DayRehab Center answers questions about SkyRise Chicago — the hospital’s annual stair climb at Chicago’s Willis Tower.

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airport

The Sky’s the Limit: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Prepares Patients for Return to Air Travel

To help prepare patients for a return to air travel, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s recreational therapy team plans and facilitates regular outings to the airport to practice all aspects of air travel.

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hand exercise

New York Times Features Exercise Routine Designed by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Certified Hand Therapist

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Dr. Rho with a patient

In the News: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Dr. Rho Discusses Injury Prevention in Women Athletes

Chicago Health magazine recently published an article about reducing the risk of injury in women athletes, featuring Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Monica Rho, MD, vice president, chief of medical affairs and section chief of musculoskeletal medicine.

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marathon runners

Making the Miles Matter: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Staff Support Hospital in 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff reflect on their reasons for running the marathon — and how they’re making their miles matter through their individual fundraising.

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SCI patients giving advice

Words of Wisdom: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patients Share What They’ve Learned After Spinal Cord Injury

In recognition of SCI Awareness Month, current patients at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently shared their top advice following SCI.

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WGN News

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Dr. Katholi Featured on WGN About POTS

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab physician Benjamin Katholi, MD, recently appeared in a WGN Morning News segment to explain POTS and treatment solutions. Dr. Katholi is an attending pediatric physician in the hospital’s outpatient Pain Management Center, where he cares for adolescent patients with POTS and chronic pain.

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Michelle Annes

A Day in the Life: Michelle Annes, Certified Hand Therapist

Michelle Annes is a CHT at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. In her unique role, she treats a diverse range of complex upper extremity cases in both outpatient musculoskeletal and inpatient rehabilitation. She primarily sees patients with shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand and digit injuries.

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basketball

Returning to Sports at the Right Time: Why Patience & Planning Matter

Whether recovering from an ACL reconstruction, a rotator cuff repair or a nagging ankle sprain, the urge to get back to running, lifting or playing your favorite sport can be overwhelming. However, returning too soon is one of the biggest risk factors for reinjury, and the consequences can set you back months — or even years.

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Leslie Marriott

Ask the Expert: Leslie Marriott, OT, Offers School-year Tips for Kids With Disabilities

With a new school year in full swing, the latest featured expert, Leslie Marriott, OT, offers tips for a successful school year for kids with disabilities.

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