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Academy
The Academy is the educational arm of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the renowned not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital. Since 1954, we have supported clinicians in enhancing their expertise through a wide range of accredited courses, webinars, and hands-on programs.
Paralyzed Chicago Gunshot Victims Get GEDs
Leo Leyva was shot when he was 18, and sustained a SCI that left him paralyzed. Thanks to AbilityLab, he has a new lease on life and his GED.
Blog
Armeo Arm Therapy
Cutting-edge technology to help you regain arm strength, coordination and motor function after a stroke or brain injury
Service
AbilityLab Team Authors Study on Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID
A new study identified the cause of — and hope for the potential prevention of — nerve injuries in patients treated in the intensive care unit for severe COVID-19.
In the News
College Students Take Longer to Recover from a Concussion
It takes 7-14 days to recover from a concussion. Researchers questioned if it takes longer in college students who find it difficult to find time to recover.
Blog
Science News article: It's no Fortnite,but it's helping stroke survivors move again.
Severely impaired stroke survivors are regaining function in their arms after sometimes decades of immobility, thanks to a new video game-led training device invented by Northwestern Medicine scientists.
In the News
Focus Groups Provide Insights about Mental Health Needs of People with Spinal Cord Injury
In the News
Active After Breast Cancer
Tara, diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2016 during a regular mammogram, was training for a 10-mile race. How would treatment affect her active lifestyle?
Patient Story
Application of Targeted Reinnervation for People With Transradial Amputation
We will quantify the effect of TMR on persons with below-elbow (transradial) amputation.
Research Project
Robotic Treadmill for Intense, Adaptive Propulsion Training
We will fabricate an innovative split-belt treadmill system that allows backward-directed, real-time-adaptive, resistive forces applied to the pelvis.
Research Project