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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Speech-Language Pathologist, Patient Featured in WBEZ Chicago Story about Long COVID

A recent story on WBEZ-FM, Chicago’s NPR affiliate, highlighted Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s outpatient COVID Rehabilitation Unit, which opened in 2021 to provide care for patients experiencing long COVID symptoms.

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Sarah Reaches New Heights after Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Meet Sarah, who came to us for extensive therapy after being diagnosed with GBS. Today, her function and independence are restored.

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurologic condition that can cause muscle weakness and — in severe cases — mobility, breathing and swallowing issues. With our deep expertise in treating children and adults with GBS through intensive rehabilitation, we help our patients regain function and independence.

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Meet the Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB) Team

A specialized group leads tiHUB, including executive leadership, clinicians, research scientists and engineers from across Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. For each tiHUB project, we create a customized team of functional experts — forming collaborative rosters larger than the rehabilitation research divisions of most universities, hospitals and industry partners.

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Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility vs. Skilled Nursing Facility: Choosing the Level of Care That’s Right for You

Patients and families have an important choice to make when deciding where to receive rehabilitation care. Two common options include inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), like Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The differences between them are significant — and can affect the extent and speed of recovery.

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Schroth Method for Scoliosis: A Path to Better Spinal Health

One option for the treatment of scoliosis is the Schroth method, an exercise-based physical therapy approach. This method is available on an outpatient basis at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for patients who have scoliosis, as well as kyphosis — another spinal condition marked by an excessive rounding of the upper back.

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Adaptive Sports & Fitness Research Highlights

Discover the innovative research and projects presented by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports & Fitness team.

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DeMarcus’ Story: Finding Healing after Limb Loss through Art Therapy

DeMarcus P. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab after his left foot was amputated following a work accident. Through intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, he regained strength and learned to walk using a prosthetic leg. DeMarcus also discovered healing in our art therapy program — utilizing his creativity to process the frustration and emotional stress of his injury and recovery.

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