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The Benefits of Recreation Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation

After a life-changing injury or illness, many people choose to continue their recovery in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital like Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — to restore function, recover lost abilities and regain independence.

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Bob’s Story: Helping Patients Envision Life After a Left Ventricular Assist Device

Bob, who will turn 85 on his next birthday, served as one of approximately 35 volunteers in the Peer Mentorship Program offered through the rehabilitation hospital’s Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center.

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Ask the Expert: Monica Rho, MD, on Sports Medicine

The latest featured expert is Monica Rho, MD, the Reva and David Logan Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Dr. Rho also is the lead team physician for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team — and was part of the staff that helped the players win the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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Tracy

Tracy’s Big Year: From the Paralympics to Parenthood

It has been a whirlwind of a year for Tracy O. — who has gone from competing as a Paralympian at the 2024 Paris summer games to embarking on a new adventure, parenthood.

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Treating Swallowing Disorders through Swallow Therapy

Learn how we help patients with GBS improve safety, efficiency and comfort with swallowing.

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Treatment & Rehabilitation

Read more about the causes and symptoms of GBS — and the important role of rehabilitation in your recovery.

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2024 Impact Report: Recovery Reimagined

Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.

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The Benefits of Episodic Care in Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation

At first glance, episodic care might sound technical, but it is actually a simple and thoughtful approach to physical, occupational and/or speech therapy that focuses on what’s best for your child — and your family.

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National Women’s History Museum to Honor Shirley Ryan

Shirley Welsh Ryan — Shirley Ryan AbilityLab champion, benefactor and board member — will be honored at the National Women’s History Museum’s Women Making History Awards Gala on March 20 in Washington, D.C.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Skiers Hit the Slopes in Colorado

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Adaptive Sports Program kicked off 2025 with its third annual ski trip to the Rocky Mountains in Crested Butte, Colo.

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Super Aretha: Lifelong Learner Walks with New Prosthetic Leg at 93

Aretha J.’s 93rd birthday celebration had it all: A birthday balloon … her kids beside her to celebrate another year in her long, active and happy life … a celebratory t-shirt that read “Super Aretha” on the front, with a sparkly 93 on the back.

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Athlete Spotlight: Ione Discovers Adaptive Sports with Enthusiasm

Ione S. is only 9 years old, but she already has been involved in adaptive sports for a few years. She initially came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for the Gait Camp program, a multi-week summer initiative that provides daily intensive mobility, strength, and endurance work for children.

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