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Lupita’s Lessons: Navigating Adulthood with Spina Bifida
“There’s a story behind everyone’s voice, and we should all be heard,” said Lupita, 29, a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient living with spina bifida.
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Science News article: It's no Fortnite,but it's helping stroke survivors move again.
Severely impaired stroke survivors are regaining function in their arms after sometimes decades of immobility, thanks to a new video game-led training device invented by Northwestern Medicine scientists.
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Inspiration and Transformation
AbilityLab and Pathways, will be joining forces as the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab thanks to a record gift from Shirley and Pat Ryan.
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Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) Clinical Programs
We’re committed to providing specialized, evidence-based treatments to enhance your quality of life and maximize your potential.
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CROR Research Advances Knowledge About How to Increase Employment of People with Disabilities
A six-year project at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has produced important findings that could help people with disabilities find work or hold on to their current jobs.
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How Do I Choose the Right Rehabilitation Hospital?
There are certain things to look for and questions to ask when narrowing down your list of options. Here are a few things to consider as you make your decision.
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What to Expect During Your Stay
Learn about the experience of a patient and family’s stay at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
Since his time at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.
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Cassandra’s Story: Back on Her Feet While Managing Chronic Pain
Cassandra H., 63, has spent a lifetime on her feet. She was a clinical pharmacist and worked on her feet most days while helping patients. As a young woman, she played volleyball, basketball and ran track. She has continued to enjoy physical activities like bowling, golfing and exercising.
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Episode 14: Transportation Accessibility in the Windy City
On this episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, we will be talking about accessibility and public transportation.
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Brain Injury Specialty Services
Our wide array of services for brain injury patients will help you and your family navigate your recovery.
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