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Molly Discovers Hope & Community at Military Sports Camp

Military sports camp is one of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s quality-of-life programs, which are offered at no cost or low cost thanks to the generosity of donors. In 2024, 34 individuals participated in military sports camp, with all costs — including flights, lodging, meals, transportation and instruction fees — completely covered.

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SkyRise Chicago 2025 Recap

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is grateful for all of the SkyRise Chicago participants, volunteers and donors — as well as the teams at Willis Tower and SkyDeck Chicago — for contributing to another successful event.

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Diabetes & Exercise: Why Fitness Matters

Two Shirley Ryan AbilityLab exercise physiologists share insights about how movement, strength and mindfulness all play a key role in supporting people living with diabetes or prediabetes.

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

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab certified hand therapist and occupational therapist Michelle Annes, OTR/L, CHT, recently was featured in The New York Times — sharing exercises to improve upper-body mobility and functional movement so individuals can confidently handle everyday tasks, such as opening a jar or lifting a bag and engaging in hobbies they love like cooking or gardening.

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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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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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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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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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