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Catastrophic Inpatient Rehabilitation
Our 60+ board-certified physiatrists and teams of therapists and other specialists ensure your clients make their best recovery.
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Schroth Method for Scoliosis: A Path to Better Spinal Health
One option for the treatment of scoliosis is the Schroth method, an exercise-based physical therapy approach. This method is available on an outpatient basis at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for patients who have scoliosis, as well as kyphosis — another spinal condition marked by an excessive rounding of the upper back.
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Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation to Accelerate Diaphragm Muscle Reinnervation after Phrenic Neuropathy (1R01NS136683-01)
Read Regenerative Neurorehabilitation Laboratory's research proposal that aims to enhance recovery from this condition through a novel Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation protocol, in conjunction with a custom-made, wireless, bioresorbable implant.
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Ask the Experts: Preparing for a Marathon
Lauren and Meghan provide advice, helpful tips and a few exercise ideas to help runners prepare for the big race.
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Ask the Expert: Richard Harvey, MD, on Stroke Recovery and Research
In conjunction with American Stroke Month in May, our latest featured expert is Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center. He provides insight about stroke rehabilitation; promising stroke research and innovation; locked-in syndrome (LIS); and more.
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Translating Research into Recovery
For those with aphasia — a disorder challenging language production and processing — the ability to communicate could be right at their fingertips.
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COMPLETE: Characteristics of Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - A National Mixed Methods Study
Study surveyed academic medical centers with PD and Movement Disorders Specialty Neurology Clinics. Followed by focus groups and interviews with neurologists
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Global Network
Expert clinical advisory and training services provided by Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, to healthcare organizations across the world.
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Internships with the Adaptive Sports + Fitness Program and Therapeutic Recreation
An internship with Adaptive Sports and Fitness offers unparalleled access to hands-on, real-life work experience in a dynamic environment at a rehab hospital.
These disciplines work together to help our clients meet their goals. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program and Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Program routinely collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals within the hospital, as part of a comprehensive system of care aimed at enhancing a person’s quality of life.
These disciplines work together to help our clients meet their goals. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program and Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Program routinely collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals within the hospital, as part of a comprehensive system of care aimed at enhancing a person’s quality of life.
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Arthritis + Joint Conditions
We offer rehab for people whose abilities have been affected by arthritis, hip fractures, joint replacement, osteoporosis or musculoskeletal disorders.
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New research tracks trends and outcomes of older patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities
Between 2013 and 2018, the number of Medicare patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) increased by more than 22%, according to a new study published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Nurse Residency Program Recognized for Excellence
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s New Graduate Nurse Residency Program received “Accreditation with Distinction” for the second consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).
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