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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Northwestern University Invent Self-Powered Drug Delivery System
Technology has implications for the opioid epidemic, cancer treatment, rehabilitation care and more.
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Neuromuscular Control Lab
Our lab is focused on the mechanisms underlying the multijoint control of movement and posture in able-bodied individuals and in individuals with neuromotor pathologies. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the relative contributions of intrinsic muscle properties, limb geometry and neural activation in the control of whole limb function.
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Women's Health
Our Women’s Health Rehabilitation program specializes in the unique health issues that can arise over the course of a woman’s lifetime.
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Training Opportunities for Psychology Professionals
Our psychology department at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a rehabilitation post-doctoral fellowship and pre-doctoral advanced externships.
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Ask the Expert: Bridget Conniff, OT, on Occupational Therapy
Bridget shares her experiences as an OT and how she works with those in inpatient rehabilitation, helping them regain function and independence.
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Spiritual Care
Many patients, as well as their family and friends, value spiritual support during acute inpatient rehabilitation offered at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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"Up-and-Up" in Rehab: Sam Estep on Getting to See Patients Progress to Their Goals
Being in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital offers Samantha Estep, BSN, RN, CRRN — and RNs like her — a unique opportunity to witness patients "literally get better from day to day."
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Cultural Considerations for Assessment & Treatment Across the Rehabilitation Setting
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 32nd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 32nd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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