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Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 35th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 35th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction, and has been ranked the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital every year since 1991.
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Erica’s Story: Women’s Sled Hockey Pioneer & Gold Medalist
Erica achieved one of her dreams: winning gold at the first-ever World Para Ice Hockey Women’s Championship. She credits Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s adaptive sports programs for making it possible.
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Research Spotlight: New Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
Ongoing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab aims to help patients improve their long-term outcomes and independence.
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Fitness Tips for Aging Adults With Limited Mobility Featured in AARP
AARP recently published more than 30 tips to help older adults with limited mobility engage in physical activity. In the article, “AARP Smart Guide to Fitness for Those With Limited Mobility,” Jessica Curran, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist and clinical manager of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Northbrook Outpatient Center, contributed her advice.
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Gio’s Story: Ready for Takeoff After SCI
With hard work and determination, as well as the support of his expert care team and family, GIo has made tremendous progress throughout his spinal cord injury recovery while meeting important personal, professional and travel goals.
Patient Story
Beckett Thrives in Pediatric Rehabilitation While Living With Rare Disease
Beckett’s story highlights how pediatric rehabilitation can help children with rare diseases make great gains after experiencing significant setbacks due to illness.
Patient Story
Back to Books: Samra Rediscovers Reading After Functional Vision Loss & FND Diagnosis
Samra shares more about her journey with FND and functional vision loss — and how OT helped her gain strategies to improve her vision and return to reading.
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