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2018 U.S Paralympics sled hockey team

USA Paralympic Sled Hockey Team Earns Gold Medal in Dramatic Fashion

U.S. Paralympic sled hockey players' visit to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and see how to follow their quest for gold at the 2018 Paralympic Games in South Korea.

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rowing

Row With It: The Incredible Benefits of Rowing

Rowing offers a killer full-body workout and incredible opportunities for engagement with Chicago’s dynamic, dedicated and supportive rowing community.

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wheelchair seating

“Roll on the Hill” Event Spurs New Clinical Trial

Jessica Pedersen advocated for wheelchair users in an effort to prevent back supports and other critical wheelchair components to be grouped into competitive bidding pricing.

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Donate As You Shop with AmazonSmile

Set Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as your charity and the Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the hospital.

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Our three new chief residents: Sarah Mihalov MD, MPH; Lauren Vernese; Brendon Ross

Getting to Know Current Residents

Meet our 3 Chiefs for the Class of 2018!

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Dr. Rho discusses outpatient treatments

Alumni News: Reflections on the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Dr. Rho, the new Director of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Residency Program, reflects on transitioning from RIC to life in the new building.

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Dr Roth with a nurse and PT

Roth Rounds: Transformation and Preservation

Fall edition of the alumni newsletter says goodbye to Dr. Sliwa as the head of the Residency Program and introduces Dr. Monica Rho as the new Program leader.

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Staley the Bear's mascot visits our pediatric patients

Bears on the Loose at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

In August, our pediatric patients in the Caring for Kids program received a special “Bear Hugs” visit from the Chicago Bears. Watch the video now!

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Leo and Charles their GED

Paralyzed Chicago Gunshot Victims Get GEDs

Leo Leyva was shot when he was 18, and sustained a SCI that left him paralyzed. Thanks to AbilityLab, he has a new lease on life and his GED.

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Cancer Patient in rehab working on movement

Just Move: A Step-by-Step Approach to Physical Fitness for Cancer Survivors

The head of our Cancer Innovation Center, discuss how cancer survivors should get active to prevent or reverse the effects of their treatments

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Robotic training

New Research Shows Promise to Improve Walking in Kids with Cerebral Palsy

A new study is first to provide direct evidence to indicate that improving weight shifting capacity of children with CP may improve overall walking function.

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Go Baby Go

Inside Look: Go Baby Go Program

Go Baby Go enables toddlers with paralysis to enjoy physical and social benefits of mobility, empowering them to be part of the action at home and playground.

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