Tara, diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2016 during a regular mammogram, was training for a 10-mile race. How would treatment affect her active lifestyle?

All private patient rooms, garden spaces, robust dining options and more wait for each patient and their loved ones.

We will quantify the effect of TMR on persons with below-elbow (transradial) amputation.

Researchers at the AbilityLab have designed the first-ever manual standing wheelchair that allows users to be mobile in both sitting and standing modes.

This study evaluates a rehab approach for stroke survivors where the combination of drug therapy & AMP is used to encourage voluntary muscle control & strength.

Our volunteers support this mission in our sites of care throughout the Chicagoland area. Their work truly touches the lives of patients and families.

Our Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program aids those with physical disabilities reach their fullest potential through fitness, recreation and competitive sports.

An internship with Adaptive Sports and Fitness offers unparalleled access to hands-on, real-life work experience in a dynamic environment at a rehab hospital.
These disciplines work together to help our clients meet their goals. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program and Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Program routinely collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other professionals within the hospital, as part of a comprehensive system of care aimed at enhancing a person’s quality of life.