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Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury
When Duane sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, his future was uncertain. His father, Duane Sr., a retired Marine, pushed for him to go to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Patient Story

Paulo Aco: A Love of Sports and Movement Leads to a Role in Parkinson’s Disease Research
Learn more about Paulo Aco and his love of sports and movement which lead to a role in parkinson’s disease research.
In the News

Concussion Clinic
Understanding the signs and symptoms of a concussion and getting evaluated by a specialist can help ensure a better outcome.
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Assessing Feasibility, Efficacy, and Acceptability of Visual Feedback during Heart Rate Monitoring in Rehabilitation
We are interested in monitoring patients' heart rates during group and individual rehabilitation sessions that focus on improving endurance.
Research Project

Kyle’s Story: Back to an Active Lifestyle Following a Brain Injury
A car accident caused Kyle’s severe brain injury, which affected his speech, mobility, memory and activities of daily living.
Patient Story

The Physiologist Magazine Highlights Dr. Monica Perez’s Research on Speeding SCI Recovery in Cover Story Feature
The March 2023 issue of The Physiologist Magazine featured a cover story on the groundbreaking Shirley Ryan AbilityLab researcher Monica Perez, PT, PhD, and her career-spanning research to help speed recovery for patients with spinal cord injuries.
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Q&A With Dr. Monica Rho: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Physician
During her recent 13-hour flight from Chicago to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics (taking place in 2021), we caught up with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT) team physician Monica Rho, MD — who, during her day job, is section chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Adolescent Chronic Pain, POTS and FND Rehabilitation
Persistent pain can upset your teen’s ability to concentrate in school, participate in sports and socialize with friends. We’re here to help.
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Your Care Team
Your rehabilitation team is chosen just for you and includes the specific doctors, therapists and other professionals you need to make the best recovery.
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John's Journey to Walk Again
John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John’s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John was able to do both.
Patient Story

Watch Spark! 2022 Video: Behind the Scenes of SCI Neurostimulation Research with Dr. Monica Perez
Dr. Perez demonstrates neurostimulation from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Spark! 2022 virtual fundraising event.
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Proactive Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Program
PWR! Fit is an advanced level group exercise class that incorporates the latest approach to exercise for early staged individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
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