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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 36th 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 36th consecutive year. It has been ranked the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital annually since 1991 and remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.

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New Research Shows How Ultrasound Can Improve Assessment of Spasticity After Stroke

Today, two of the most commonly used measures of spasticity in patients after stroke are the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Tardieu Scale. However, as subjective assessments, the MAS and Tardieu Scale have a limitation: They may not capture the sort of subtle differences in how easily each patient’s stretch reflex is triggered, limiting their ability to support individualized rehabilitation planning.

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Video Showcases Four Unique Patient Journeys at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

A powerful video puts the spotlight on four patients at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Yaretzi A., JR, Kellan T. and Brett G. Their stories are a testament to what is possible when care and research come together to facilitate better, faster patient recoveries.

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Study Explores New Wireless Electrical Stimulation Technology to Activate Breathing Muscles

A recent study in the journal Nature Electronics highlighted new wireless bioresorbable technology designed to deliver carefully controlled electrical stimulation to muscles and nerves — including those involved in breathing.

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Little League Elbow & Shoulder: Warning Signs & Recovery Tips

We offer information about both conditions, common risk factors, when to seek medical attention and — importantly — when outpatient physical therapy can help someone prevent or recover from an injury.

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Measuring Brain Activity of Patients With Aphasia During Therapy

Researchers at the Center for Aphasia Research & Treatment at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab hope to find new ways to personalize treatment and improve outcomes for people with aphasia — using a non-invasive neuroimaging technique to discover how the brain responds during therapy.

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First-of-Its-Kind Study Reveals How Stem Cell Proteins Restore Aging Tissues

Is there a way to turn back the clock on aging? Mitra Lavasani, PhD, director of the Translational Cell Therapy Lab at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is working with her team to find out.

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Limb Loss & Limb Difference: Expert Insights From a Prosthetist

Ashley Zinnamon shares insights about her clinical role working with patients with limb loss and limb difference; her personal experience with amputation; and the process of creating and fitting a custom prosthesis.

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Patient’s Guide to the First 12 Months After Amputation

Compiled by the certified prosthetists and orthotists, this guide outlines common experiences and milestones many patients encounter during the first year after amputation.

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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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