AbilityLab Blog
See the latest news, updates and patient stories from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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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Thousands Rally Around Girl Left Unconscious in Accident
Leah Dinchak continues her rehabilitation after a tragic accident left her in a coma from a traumatic brain injury.
Patient Story
Despite Disease, Ironwoman Lynn Rogers Goes for her 11th Chicago Marathon
Dr. Lynn Rogers - Ironwomen & AbilityLab researcher - battles back from CIDP and Guillain-Barre to return for her hometown marathon.
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How the Sim Lab Helps Clinicians Hone Their Skills
The physician is real. The RN is real, too. But the patient isn’t real, and this conversation isn’t taking place in a patient room. Instead, it’s in the Patient Simulation Lab — commonly called the “Sim Lab” — on the 12th Floor of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The “patient” is a robotic manikin in a wig, and its voice belongs to Pam Pfeifer, RN, clinical nurse manager.
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A House Fire Burned 60% of His Body. Two Years Later, He’s Making His Marathon Debut at Chicago
Severe burns left him in a medically-induced coma. Now, with the help of the AbilityLab, Beau Zanca tackled the Willis Tower & will run 26.2 miles through the city he calls home.
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Meet the Chief Residents:
Meet our 3 Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas
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Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education
There has been a clear, growing trend of using musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound within the field of physiatry. MSK ultrasound is now an ACGME-required component for PM&R residency training programs. At Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded and developed significantly over the past few years to provide a robust opportunity for our residents to have great exposure to this emerging technology.
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Pain Awareness Month: How the Pain Management Center Changed One Patient’s Life
After a decade searching for treatment for his chronic pain, Brad finally found the help he needed at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center (PMC).
Patient Story
Why the “ChronicBabe” Loves the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center
After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Jenni Grover came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center for treatment. In the 21 years since she was first diagnosed, Jenni estimates that she’s participated in just about every therapeutic offering at PMC, from biofeedback to occupational therapy. Today, she blogs about her experience with chronic pain as the "ChronicBabe."
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Patient with Quadriplegia and Aspiring Doctor Reflects on Care
Chris Connolly is a brilliant medical student. He's also a quadriplegic — and the person who may change the way we think about doctors
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