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Recreational Therapy
Recreational therapy utilizes recreation and leisure-based interventions to improve a patient’s physical, cognitive, and social functioning; increase independence; and reduce or eliminate the effects of illness and/or an impairment.
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The Benefits of Recreational Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation
After a life-changing injury or illness, many people choose to continue their recovery in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital like Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — to restore function, recover lost abilities and regain independence.
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SkyRise Chicago 2025
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s annual fundraiser returns for its 15th year at the Willis Tower on Sunday, November 2, 2025!
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Volunteer
Our volunteers support this mission in our sites of care throughout the Chicagoland area. Their work truly touches the lives of patients and families.
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Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program
Our Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program aids those with physical disabilities reach their fullest potential through fitness, recreation and competitive sports.
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Mackenzie Long
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Andres Villalobos
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Jamin Lee
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Ingrid Cheung
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Conversation Group: “Making Connections”for Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD)
We are excited to invite patients and their care partners to participate — at no cost — in our Parkinson’s Conversation Group. This supportive environment is designed to help participants share experiences, learn from each other and make meaningful connections.
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Stoke Mandeville Spinal Needs Assessment Checklist - Adult
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Activities & ParticipationGeneral Health & Development
Bodily Functions
Mental Functions
Movement
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FreeRehabilitation Measure