Not Finding What You're Looking For?
#1 for 34
Providing exceptional care for more stroke, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury patients than anywhere else in the USA.

Why Choose Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
It's important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a rehabilitation or treatment program. There are certain things to look for and questions to ask when narrowing down your list of options.

Dr. Leora Cherney Honored with Inaugural Mentoring Award from Aphasia Access
At a recent ceremony in Boston, Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Robert R. McCormick Foundation Think + Speak Lab, became the very first recipient of the Sandra O. Glista Excellence in Mentoring Award. The honor was given by Aphasia Access, an organization that supports academics and healthcare professionals who work with patients with aphasia.
News
Eric Perreault named Northwestern University's vice president for research
Eric J. Perreault has been named Northwestern University’s vice president for research, President Michael Schill and Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced today.
In the News

Rheumatoid Arthritis-Work Instability Scale
Area of Assessment
Activities & ParticipationBodily Functions
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure

Noninvasive Tools for Assessing Muscle Structure and Function
A fundamental challenge in physical medicine and rehabilitation has long been measuring muscle force and stiffness, yet there are no rigorous methods for doing so noninvasively.
Research Project

SkyRise Chicago 2023 – Event Recap
On behalf of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, thank you to all who participated in our 15th Annual SkyRise Chicago!
Blog

Ben Surpasses Expectations and Climbs to the Top of the World
From his first shaky steps at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, to the 2,149 steps up the Willis Tower, Ben has surpassed expectations. He continues to make progress and looks forward to returning to work soon.
Patient Story

Hotels and Housing Located Near Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
The hotels and apartments listed are located near Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and are an option for family members who do not qualify for the free housing patient benefit through our Patient and Family Housing Program. Be sure to inquire with the hotels for available discounts for patients of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Page

Stanford Presenteeism Scale-13
Area of Assessment
General Health & DevelopmentActivities & Participation
Bodily Functions
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
Episode 10: The Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
On this episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, we talk with David Chen, MD, the George M. Eisenberg, Chair of spinal cord injury rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, about the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System, the National Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Database and cutting-edge research into biomarkers that may predict functional recovery after spinal cord injury.
In the News
Allen Heinemann, PhD, presents to CARF International on the Rehabilitation Measures Database
On December 11, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Director Allen Heinemann, PhD, presented on the Rehabilitation Measures Database as part of CARF International's "Standard and a Strength" webinar series.
In the News