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"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.
Patient Story
Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery
Mike, a firefighter from Maryland, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident.
Patient Story
Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Ryan sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury following a motor bike accident. Watch as he progresses from inpatient rehabilitation to our DayRehab Program.
Patient Story
Behind the Scenes: Sensory Room
Our sensory room offers a customizable experience for patients to explore and is geared toward all ability levels — from those who are minimally conscious to those with behavior regulation disorders. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the only rehabilitation hospital to offer this innovative space.
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
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Watch Tyler’s Story
Tyler, a St. Louis resident, was a newlywed when a car accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury and in an unconscious state. In the months that followed, and thanks to intensive rehabilitation and care provided by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s 25th Floor team, Tyler hit milestone after milestone. Watch his story.
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Daily Herald Profiles Patient Competing on “The Great American Baking Show”
The Daily Herald recently published a profile of Nirali Chauhan — a Barrington resident, medical student and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab outpatient.
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Watch: Officer Tyler Bailey’s Sendoff
In December 2021, Tyler Bailey — a police officer from Bradley, Ill. — sustained a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. After nearly a year of intensive inpatient and DayRehab therapy, Officer Bailey recently said goodbye to his Shirley Ryan AbilityLab care team as his colleagues escorted him home.
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Efficacy of a Telehealth Pain Self-Management Intervention
The E-TIPS trial will evaluate an evidence-based, telehealth pain self-management intervention compared to standard care (a waitlist) for chronic pain in adults with physical disabilities who are employed
Age Range
18+
Clinical Trial
Stimulating neuroplasticity in TBI with acute intermittent hypoxia
We are studying whether briefly reducing oxygen consumption, equivalent to being on top of a mountain, is safe and stimulates neuroplasticity in people who have had a concussion or a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Age Range
18-65
Clinical Trial
Dr. Grafman Featured Guest on Epilepsy Podcast and Videocast
Jordan Grafman, PhD discussed research and treatment of post-traumatic epilepsy after traumatic brain injury in military veterans on Seizing Life Podcast.
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Neuromodulation and Neurorehabilitation for Treatment of Functional Deficits after mTBI plus PTSD
The purpose of this study is to alleviate persisting attention deficits related to mild TBI and PTSD by treating the neurocognitive system of attention.
Age Range
18-80
Clinical Trial
South Bend man shaves head to raise money for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Almost seven years ago, Matthew Brewster woke up for school, but something didn't feel right. After a traumatic brain injury, he's now paying it forward.
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