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Matar’s Story: A Born Fighter

Born just 25 weeks gestation, Matar was diagnosed with CP, epilepsy and hydrocephalus. His parents were told he wouldn’t survive, a fate they couldn’t accept.

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Sami on a mountain joyously holding a bike above his head

Sami’s Story: Tackling Life’s Biggest Mountain

A motorcycle accident sent Sami 60 feet down a mountain and resulted in a broken back, spinal cord and five ribs. He traveled over 2,500 miles to AbilityLab.

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Michelle Clemens

"I am Determined" Michelle Clemens' Miracle Journey

"I am determined." Has been Michelle's mantra after May 11, 2017, when a debilitating headache led her father to rush her to the hospital.

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Nicole Kelly uses new bionic arm

Former Miss America Contestant Tries Out Mind-Controlled Bionic Arm

Born without a left forearm, Nicole competed in pageants and became Miss Iowa. She gained a large social following and now shows off a custom-made bionic arm.

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Pediatric patients practice baseball

The Chicago Cubs Report for Caring for Kids Camp

Our Caring for Kids Summer Camp enjoyed spending time with two special guests from the Chicago Cubs: pitcher Brian Duensing and mascot Clark the Cub.

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Michael Anthony Says goodbye to his doctors

Heading Home After a Spinal Cord Injury

Michael Anthony sustained a SCI and was told initially he may never walk again.. Recently, he walked out of the hospital on his own.

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Walter Gunn's Mix Media Art

Art Exhibit Documents Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

After a short fall form his deck, Walter found himself paralyzed. But with a sense of humor and art therapy, he's finding meaning in his new life.

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Polo Horses

Adjusting to Life After being Paralyzed in Polo Accident

After a successful surgery to for a break to his C4 and C5 vertebrae, Tony is finding a new life with the help of the SCI therapists at AbilityLab.

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Patient participates in our intensive aphasia program

Engineering a Successful Stroke Recovery

Igal survived a stroke and was told he would not walk or speak again. This engineering professor attended our Intensive Aphasia Program to regain his abilities.

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Stroke survivor works on music thearpy

Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy

Music therapy helps patients relax while providing another way to build strength and work on movements. Check out this video of Norman days after his stroke.

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Cole and Family Leaving RIC

After Being Paralyzed from the Waist Down, Man Walks Again

After opening his eyes, Thomas noticed he could move his legs. “I realized I was hurt very badly. I looked down at my legs and I couldn’t feel them.”

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Photo of Tural Erel by Brian O'Mahoney of the Pioneer Press

Swimmer Learns to Walk Again after Beach Accident

After a diving accident at the beach, Tural was admitted to RIC where we went through the frustrations of therapy couple with "crazy and happy moments."

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