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Natalie

Natalie’s Story: Post-Surgery Rehabilitation Sparks Future Career in Occupational Therapy

During five months of post-surgery rehabilitation in DayRehab at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Natalie not only discovered new abilities and life skills, but she also made a strong connection with her occupational therapist — and now she is planning to pursue a career in occupational therapy.

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Dr. Samman Shahpar

Dr. Samman Shahpar Promoted to Section Chief of Cancer Rehabilitation

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has promoted Samman Shahpar, MD, to section chief of cancer rehabilitation, a new role for the organization. This announcement comes as Shirley Ryan AbilityLab focuses on expanding its cancer rehabilitation program to serve more patients with cancer across its system of care.

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Aleks Gebska and Dr. Friedman

Parkinson’s Foundation Features Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Experts in PSA & Web Series

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinicians participated in a public service announcement (PSA), “Find Real Answers,” as part of a campaign to provide evidence-based answers to the questions people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have throughout every stage of the disease.

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Fall Prevention

More Than Balance: Rethinking Fall Prevention in Parkinson’s Disease

Learn common fall risk factors in Parkinson’s Disease and provide practical strategies to improve safety, confidence and independence with everyday movement.

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Charlie

Charlie’s Story: Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury With Resilience

After Charlie S. experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at age 10 due to a sledding accident, he spent weeks in a coma and underwent lifesaving surgery before coming to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for six months of intensive inpatient rehabilitation followed by another five months in DayRehab.

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Kevin’s family

Kevin’s Story: Family Support & Community After Traumatic Brain Injury

When Kevin C. sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at age 47 after falling down the stairs in his Delaware home, he was fortunate to have the support of his wife, Nichol, and his parents, Terry and Bob.

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PT Sarah Lock

Ask the Expert: PT Sarah Lock on Cerebral Palsy & Early Detection

Sarah Lock, MS, PT, DPT, PCS, offers her knowledge about cerebral palsy (CP), therapeutic interventions for CP and the importance of early detection.

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sled hockey player on the ice

Celebrating the 2026 Paralympics & Adaptive Sports

Here’s a look back at the many ways Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrated the 2026 Paralympics and the spirit of competition through adaptive sports.

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Duane Walking

Treating Disorders of Consciousness: A Path Toward ‘Emergence’ After Brain Injury

When a motorcycle accident left Duane D., a young mechanic, comatose with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), his future became uncertain. Duane was admitted to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Amicous® Program, which treats disorders of consciousness (DoC).

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Mitch

2025 Impact Report: Restoring What Matters Most

With donor support in Fiscal Year 2025, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was able to fund vital programs that enabled patients to return to the lives they love, including community-based quality-of-life programs.

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organoids

Research Spotlight: “Mini Brains” Can Advance Understanding of Brain

A recent study in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering highlighted a new technology that can allow for a better understanding of brain development and disease.

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Erica

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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