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Ryan's Story: Surviving a Stroke at 20
Ryan suffered a stroke when he was just 20. After months of therapy, he has made an incredible recovery. He has learned to walk and improved hand function.
Patient Story
Bita Rad, CCC-SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist
Dr. Sameer Ashaie Honored for Novel Research on Aphasia & Depression
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia has named Sameer Ashaie, PhD, research scientist II, Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment, as a recipient of its Distinguished Scholar Awards for 2022.
Blog
AlterG Treadmill Training
The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses an unweighting technology that allows you to push your training further after injury or mobility impairment.
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In the News: Jessica Curran & Oliver Rivera on WGN Demonstrating Injury Prevention Tips & Golf Performance Assessment
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports & Fitness Center was featured in a segment on WGN’s Daytime Chicago.
News
Understanding the Levels of the Spinal Cord
Doctors define and describe spinal cord injury (SCI) using a system of numbers and letters that align with various sections of the spine and spinal cord.
Blog
Nursing Excellence Recognized with Prestigious Magnet Recognition
We proudly retain our membership in the Magnet community—a select group of 378 healthcare organizations out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations.
Press Release
Spiritual Care
Many patients, as well as their family and friends, value spiritual support during acute inpatient rehabilitation offered at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Service
Father Beating the Odds After Life Changing Accident
After a car accident and surgery, Cole used the internet to help him focus on what felt impossible: learning to walk again.
Patient Story
Neuromodulation Study Has Participant Take Her First Steps
The neuromodulation study conducted by our principal investigator, Dr. Monica Perez, and her team members of the Neuromodulation & Motor Control Lab has created some excitement in the rehabilitation community with recent gains in neurological response in a person with a spinal cord injury who has taken her first steps.
In the News