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Develop: Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB)
We conduct clinical trials and product testing to further the development of rehabilitation technologies and treatments that can enhance patient outcomes.
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Deploy: Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB)
We specialize in deploying clinically meaningful rehabilitation devices in real-world care and community settings. With our experienced staff, translational care model and network of multidisciplinary specialists, our goal is to fast-track the clinical use and adoption of emerging technologies.
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Impact of Sensory Electrical Stimulation on Sensation and Tremor
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is studying the effect of nerve stimulation on proprioception (your sense of touch) and fine motor control in the hands, wrists, and arms to reduce tremor in patients with essential tremor. We are seeking healthy adults to participate as a comparison group.
Age Range
18-80
Clinical Trial
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Earns 5th Straight Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence
For the fifth consecutive time, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab earned the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) prestigious Magnet designation — the highest national recognition given for nursing excellence.
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Athlete Spotlight: Ione Discovers Adaptive Sports with Enthusiasm
Ione S. is only 9 years old, but she already has been involved in adaptive sports for a few years. She initially came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for the Gait Camp program, a multi-week summer initiative that provides daily intensive mobility, strength, and endurance work for children.
Patient Story
Osseointegration for Powered Leg Prostheses
Research Project
Expanding Powered Leg Access
Research Project
Super Aretha: Lifelong Learner Walks with New Prosthetic Leg at 93
Aretha J.’s 93rd birthday celebration had it all: A birthday balloon … her kids beside her to celebrate another year in her long, active and happy life … a celebratory t-shirt that read “Super Aretha” on the front, with a sparkly 93 on the back.
Patient Story
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Skiers Hit the Slopes in Colorado
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Adaptive Sports Program kicked off 2025 with its third annual ski trip to the Rocky Mountains in Crested Butte, Colo.
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National Women’s History Museum to Honor Shirley Ryan
Shirley Welsh Ryan — Shirley Ryan AbilityLab champion, benefactor and board member — will be honored at the National Women’s History Museum’s Women Making History Awards Gala on March 20 in Washington, D.C.
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The Benefits of Episodic Care in Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
At first glance, episodic care might sound technical, but it is actually a simple and thoughtful approach to physical, occupational and/or speech therapy that focuses on what’s best for your child — and your family.
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