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Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is specialized to meet your needs and goals.
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Recreational Therapy
Recreational therapy is a treatment service to improve functioning and independence as well as reducing or eliminating the effects of an illness.
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Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program consists of therapy five days a week, and is a goal-oriented collaboration in which your child works with leading specialists in the field of pediatric rehabilitation.
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Aphasia – Intensive Therapy Program
Looking for an intensive aphasia therapy program? We offer the support you need to improve your communication skills.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Showcases Patient Art at New Exhibit at Hotel Chicago
Hotel Chicago West Loop partners with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to showcase more than 30 pieces of art by patients with functional impairments.
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The Show Must Go On: The Performing Arts Medicine Program
What happens when a dancer feels a twinge as she lands her hundredth tour jeté of the week? Or, when an actor feels a tweak in his elbow after the big sword fight in Act III?
Fortunately, performing artists can seek a visit with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Performing Arts Medicine Program, a clinical practice tailored to diagnosing and treating the unique needs of those in artistic roles, including musicians, actors and dancers.
Fortunately, performing artists can seek a visit with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Performing Arts Medicine Program, a clinical practice tailored to diagnosing and treating the unique needs of those in artistic roles, including musicians, actors and dancers.
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Animal-assisted Therapy
Canine companion & service dogs assist patients with various physical, cognitive and emotional treatment goals through trained recreational therapists.
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Meet Dr. Maria Reese as She Discusses Performing Arts Medicine
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Performing Arts Medicine Program is led by Maria Reese, MD, who treats a new generation of dancers, musicians and actors who need specialized rehabilitation care because of the unique physical and emotional challenges they face.
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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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Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab focus on building your independence in daily living skills.
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Performing Arts Medicine’s Kathleen Darley, Lindsay Backiev & Dr. Maria Reese Spotlighted
Three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinicians shared insights on their experiences in the Performing Arts Medicine Program, and specifically on what they like most about caring for patients with dance-related injuries and conditions.
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