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John’s Story: Stroke Recovery Through Research Participation
Following a stroke, 79-year-old John H. was paralyzed on the left side of his body. After living an independent life — with a long career in business and as an active father — the impact of the stroke was devastating for John and his family. However, John started his journey to regain independence with his daughters, Marie and Patricia, at his side to help him find the resources he needed.
Patient Story
Adjusting to Life After being Paralyzed in Polo Accident
After a successful surgery to for a break to his C4 and C5 vertebrae, Tony is finding a new life with the help of the SCI therapists at AbilityLab.
Patient Story
Neuromuscular mechanisms of specific trunk interventions in children with cerebral palsy
The goal of the proposed study is to examine the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effect of hippotherapy and determine whether repeated exposure to a pelvic perturbation force would be effective in improving trunk postural control and gait of children with cerebral palsy. This study is supported by NIH/NINDS, 1R01NS115487, Date of Project Period: 03/01/2020-02/28/2025
Research Project
What to Expect with Serial Casting
Serial casting is the process of putting on and then taking off a cast on an arm or leg every seven days for a period of several weeks.
Blog
Our Take on Toys for the Holidays
With thousands of toys to choose from, picking the perfect gift for a child can be an overwhelming task.
Blog
Healthcare Outside of the Hospital
3 remote monitoring devices are transforming how we track health.
News
New Publication: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Treats Neuroma and Phantom Pain
New publication co-authored by Dr. Todd Kuiken describes how a surgical procedure developed to enhance prosthesis control may also reduce post-amputation pain.
In the News
Chicago Health: Controlling Chronic Pain
“…we want to put the patient in control and teach them how to better manage their pain,” says Dr. Shana Margolis, attending physician at AbilityLab.
News
What Is Your Pelvic Floor? And Why You Should Stop Ignoring It
The pelvic floor is a bowl of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis that helps to control bowel, bladder and sexual function. It consists of three layers from superficial to deep that have differing functions.
Blog
Developing Solutions to Real Life Challenges
AbilityLab team members participated in the Makeathon, a 72-hour marathon where a product is designed sharing physical solutions to real life challenges.
News
Sensitivity of Simulated Grip Strength to Wrist Posture: Poster Presentation
This poster presentation is in virtual attendance to the American Society of Biomechanics conference in 2020
Research Project
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, First-Ever “Translational” Research Hospital, Opens Doors
Today, RIC will officially become known as the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as it opens the doors to its cutting-edge research hospital of the same name.
Press Release