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Federal Research Designations
Our research sets new standards and protocols in rehabilitation hospitals around the world. We publish research in the world's foremost medical journals.
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Locked-in Syndrome What sets us apart?
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been treating patients with a standardized Locked-in Syndrome (LIS) care program longer than any other rehabilitation hospital.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report
Top Designation Secured for 28th Consecutive Year
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Global Patient Services
Patients from around the world choose us for our expertise and patient care services. Our expert team navigates all obstacles so you can focus on recovery.
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Ventilator Weaning
Our vent weaning program is a specialty in itself. Your vent-weaning team has decades of experience in helping SCI patients breathe independently.
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Brandon Taps Inner Viking to Recover from Work-related Brain Injury
Brandon sustained a traumatic brain injury at work, requiring emergency surgery. Transferred to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, his journey to recovery began.
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Stroke Specialty Services
Our wide array of services for stroke patients will help you and your family navigate your recovery.
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Raging Optimist Satej Recovers from SCI
Satej's doctors told him that he probably wouldn’t move again from the shoulders down. On his second day at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Satej stood for the first time.
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Aphasia Trajectory Research Study
This study aims to recognize, identify, and evaluate the trajectory recovery and abilities of a person who has had a stroke and living with cognitive-communication challenges and their respective quality of life.
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Nina Suresh, PhD
Research Scientist
Co-Director, Single Motor Unit Lab
Assistant Professor. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine
Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
Pelvic pain, urine leakage and constipation can be inhibiting. Our rehabilitation team can provide expert care to return our patients to a full and active lifestyle.
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Error-enhanced Learning & Recovery in 2 & 3 Dimensions
a NIH funded grant (James Patton, PI) investigating differences in outcomes using models that describe how a person responds to error during practice, so we can prescribe the best therapeutic training.
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