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Shirley and Corbett Ryan and Dr Joanne Smith talk to patients

Inspiration and Transformation

AbilityLab and Pathways, will be joining forces as the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab thanks to a record gift from Shirley and Pat Ryan.

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Larke studying

‘College is Possible’: Larke’s Advice for Students With Disabilities

Larke always has driven to be independent, and she wants kids with CP or other disabilities to believe that college is possible for them, too. Below read a Q&A with Larke’s advice for students who want to continue their education.

Patient Story

Larke flexing

‘College is Possible’ With Cerebral Palsy: Larke’s Story

Larke J. was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) when she was only nine months old. While she was a baby, she started coming to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on an outpatient basis — with her mom and dad, Angela and Armand, taking full advantage of early, specialized therapy for CP during the years when Larke’s brain was developing rapidly.

Patient Story

Sarah F. McCormick, DO

Attending Physician

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Dr. Andrew Hendrix

Andrew L. Hendrix, MD, FAAPMR

Medical Director, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Medical Director, AMITA Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Assistant Professor, PM&R, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

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kevin and Erica on the ice after Blackhawks sled hockey game

Surprise on the Ice After Blackhawks Victory with Kevin and Erica

After meeting more than 10 years ago through our Blackhawks Sled Hockey team, Kevin proposed to Erica after a victory on the ice.

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RehabMeasures

Adapted Fresno Test

Area of Assessment

Mental Functions

Time

minutes , Time to grade: 20 minutes (McCluskey & Lovarini, 2005; McCluskey & Bishop, 2009)

Assessment Type

Other

cost

$0.00

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Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population

While CP can affect one’s mobility and independence, both children and adults with CP can live healthy and active lifestyles with the appropriate interventions and equipment. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a heavy focus is placed on gait training and standing with this patient population during physical therapy.

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Patients Inside the AbilityLab

Welcome

Your decision to come to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is one of the most important choices you’ll make during your recovery. We're honored to have your trust. We'll take care of your care and comfort, so you can focus on rehabilitation journey.

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Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction

Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction

A recent study identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.

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women playing soccer

Knee Osteoarthritis

Learn more about our projects and focus on assisting sports injury and biological markers for knee joint distress.

Research Project

David Weiss, MD

Medical Director, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital

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