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No. 1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for 29th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 29th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of its kind to hold this distinction.
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Enhancing Quality of Orthotic Services with Process and Outcome Information
The objective of this project is to develop data collection modules that can be used to improve the quality of services for users of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), the largest group of orthosis users.
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Meet José Pons, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Legs + Walking Lab
On June 3, José Pons, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Legs + Walking Lab. In his new role, Dr. Pons now leads a translational research team — collaborating with Innovation Center clinical chairs and Legs + Walking scientists — to apply the most advanced methods for measuring and restoring lower-limb function in diverse patient populations.
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Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab
On May 31, 2019, Monica Perez, PT, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Arms + Hands Lab. An internationally recognized leader in spinal cord injury (SCI), Dr. Perez now leads a translational research team that includes current Arms + Hands Lab scientists and Innovation Center clinical chairs to orchestrate the application of the most modern methods for measuring upper-extremity function.
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Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast
A recent episode of Seizing Life — a podcast and videocast produced by the Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) — featured Jordan Grafman, PhD, director, Brain Injury Research, discussing research and treatment of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military veterans.
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New rehabilitation hospital opens in Abu Dhabi
Hospital aims to reduce the number of residents who travel abroad for rehabilitation
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Ditching the "Dis-"
Joanne C. Smith, MD shares the career-defining moment that changed the way she approached patients with differing abilities.
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Are Weighted Blankets the Secret to Better Sleep?
We all need hugs, but some children, especially those with sensory disorders, are seeking better sleep with the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket.
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Crain’s Names Dr. Smith to List of “Notable Women Executives Over 50”
In the April 29 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business, Joanne C. Smith, president and CEO, was named to the inaugural “Notable Women Executives Over 50” list.
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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
In small doses, stress can motivate you to get things done and, under more dire circumstances, can even help keep you safe. But when stress becomes chronic, you may start to experience all sorts of side effects and symptoms as a result. And, rather shockingly, stress can even cause physical changes in your brain.
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Quantifying the biomechanical and neural factors contributing to shoulder instability
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18-30
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Showcases Patient Art at New Exhibit at Hotel Chicago
Hotel Chicago West Loop partners with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to showcase more than 30 pieces of art by patients with functional impairments.
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