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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
Lauren Henderson’s “My Why”: From Pediatric Patient to OT Practice
Learn more about Lauren Henderson and how she harnesses the emotions — from fear to hope — she felt while a patient into her role as a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab occupational therapist, treating patients who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Blog
Feasibility of Mobile Self-Management Intervention for Individuals after Stroke
Refining a mobile technology-based intervention called the interactive Self Management Augmented by Rehabilitation Technologies (iSMART) for people who experience a stroke.
Research Project
New study will evaluate ‘virtual’ approaches to pain management
Managing chronic pain and getting back to normal activities requires changes in lifestyle, thinking and coping skills.
In the News
David G. Kabiller Makes Gift to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
AbilityLab has announced a seven-figure gift from David G. Kabiller, Co-founder of AQR Capital Management, a leading global investment management firm.
Press Release
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Physical Therapist Shares Insights in The New York Times about Pain & Exercise
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Conor O’Donovan, DPT — a physical therapist in the rehabilitation hospital’s Pain Management Center — shared his expertise about pain and exercise in a recent article by The New York Times, Your Workout Should Hurt. But When is Pain a Red Flag?
News
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.”
Patient Story
Overcoming A Frozen Shoulder: What to know about this common diagnosis
Typically affecting people between the ages of 40 and 60, "frozen shoulder" is a condition marked by stiffness of the shoulder joint capsule, a bag-like structure that surrounds the ball and socket of the shoulder joint. When the capsule becomes stiff, it severely limits shoulder motion.
Blog
Making Waves Following a Spinal Cord Injury
For 22-year-old Austin, the future was bright. On the first day of his family vacation, he sustained a serious spinal cord injury after jumping into the ocean.
Patient Story
A Rock Concert on the Road to Recovery
One day, physical therapists in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center spotted a trend: a disproportionate number of patients on the unit had musical propensities.
Blog
Kyle’s Story: From Rehabilitation Hospital Worker to Patient
Kyle went from being fully dependent for all mobility to being able to walk with a walker for more than 100 feet.
Patient Story