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Spinal Cord Injury
See why our innovative, interdisciplinary approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation has made us the #1 choice for patients worldwide for over 60 years.
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Pediatric + Adolescent Rehabilitation
We lead in rehabilitation care for children from infancy through adolescence.
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Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center
Individualized seating system can promote good posture, enhance breathing and digestion, prevent complications such as pressure sores and skin irritation.
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Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology offers custom tools that aid in communication, learning, operation of mobility or household devices and key functions.
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Prosthetics + Orthotics
All AbilityLab Prosthetics & Orthotics clinicians are certified in prosthetics and orthotics and many are also certified to fit products that require specialized training.
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Spinal Cord
We continue conducting clinical trials to facilitate neurologic repair and recovery. Research includes pharmacotherapeutic interventions, application of biologic materials, and stem-cell therapies.
Innovation Center
Allison Kessler, MD, MSc
Attending Physician; Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ki Kim, MD
Attending Physician in Spinal Cord Injury Program
Assistant Professor in Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Alan Anschel, MD
Attending Physician
Assistant Professor Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Steven Nussbaum, MD
Attending Physician
Medical Director of PM&R consultation service, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Legs + Walking Lab
This Lab is designed for patients and research participants with diagnoses affecting lower-body function due to brain or spinal cord injury and diseases of the nerves, muscles and bones. Researchers and clinicians focus on advancing trunk, pelvic and leg function, movement, coordination, strength and balance.
Ability Lab