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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is Advancing Ability for thousands of adults and children around the globe.
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Welcome to the New RIC On March 25, 2017 the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago became the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. More than just a change of address, this shift enables our continued mission .

09/10/2025

“I could tell this was the place to be, and I could tell this was the place for me.”

After two foot surgeries and a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome, Cassandra H. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Pain Management Center in severe pain, unable to bear weight on her foot or enjoy the activities she loved.

For eight weeks in our outpatient chronic pain program, she worked with our interdisciplinary team of doctors, physical and occupational therapists, and pain psychologists to learn strategies and techniques to reduce pain and manage flare-ups. Now, the dark cloud of pain has lifted — and she has her life back.

For Pain Awareness Month, read about Cassandra’s journey, including her special graduation day milestone! bit.ly/4grnGJC

09/10/2025

We're looking for volunteers for SkyRise Chicago 2025! Join us Sunday, Nov. 2 at Willis Tower and cheer on our climbers!

Don't miss this inspiring event! If you're interested in volunteering, sign up at skyrisechicago.org.

09/08/2025

“My goal has always been to improve my independence.”

Larke J. was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby and has been receiving outpatient care at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab ever since. Her clinicians have tailored Larke’s therapies to help her achieve new milestones — from practicing wheelchair skills and navigating the city to preparing for a big transition: attending college at Roosevelt University

Read Larke’s full story to learn what’s possible with preparation, hard work and commitment: bit.ly/3JTEeO7

09/04/2025

What is the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team reading?

For the last 30 years, we’ve proudly served as Ravinia Festival's performing arts medicine partner — providing on-call medical care to its performing artists and stage crew members.

Our longstanding collaboration was recently profiled in Ravinia Magazine; visit our blog to read excerpts from the article! bit.ly/486XP7k

09/03/2025

Congratulations to 5-year-old Harper H., who recently celebrated a giant milestone: her first day of kindergarten!

Harper has received outpatient care at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab ever since she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) as a baby. Early detection of CP is key for helping kids like Harper achieve better outcomes and participate in early, specialized therapies while the brain is developing rapidly. Over the past five years, Harper has:

🥼 Received treatment from our expert pediatric physiatrists as she’s developed new abilities.

💪🧡🗣️🌊 Participated in physical, occupational, speech-language and aquatic therapy to improve her mobility, coordination, communication and functional skills.

🐋 Joined our Pool Pals pediatric swim camp to learn skills she can practice in her grandparents' pool or at community swim classes.

💁🏼‍♀️ Visited us for modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) casting appointments, in which she was fitted for a cast to encourage use of her left arm and hand.

🦽 Been fitted for and received a wheelchair so she can safely take the school bus and navigate her community.

♿ Enjoyed participating in the Disability Pride Parade, along with her family and our Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team!

Harper’s parents, Mike and Crystal, say “you can never over-advocate for your child,” and have continued to take a proactive approach to prepare her for kindergarten, in partnership with her Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinicians and new school. Have a great year, Harper!

Learn how we support patients with CP, from infancy and throughout their lives: bit.ly/46lKB5u

08/28/2025

☀️ Summer may be coming to a close — but we’re not going to forget all the fun we had in our pediatric summer camps!

Our camps provide an enriching environment for kids to build new skills through fun activities based on their specific needs — we offer "Power Play Kids" and "Tiny Tots" camps for building upper-extremity function through play; "Speech Sound Camp", "Little Language Lab" and conversation clubs for strengthening communication skills; "Stride Through Summer" camp for improving gait and gaining higher-level mobility skills … and many more.

Winter and summer 2026 dates are coming soon! In the meantime, check out photos of our campers and visit our website to learn more about our offerings available for kids, from infants through teenagers: bit.ly/4g1NMmb

08/26/2025

Jordan D. survived a stroke as a 29-year-old newlywed. Her dog, Micky, was with her on the day of her stroke. He was with her when she made her very first movement in the intensive care unit. And, he continues to support Jordan today as she meets new milestones in her recovery.

Recently, when Jordan returned to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for inpatient therapy following planned brain surgery, Micky made a special visit.

In honor of , join us in honoring our furry friends who have a paw-sitive impact on our spirits and recoveries! 🐾❤️

08/23/2025

Looking for a unique activity to bring your colleagues together as a team? Start a SkyRise Chicago corporate team! Become a Top Flight Sponsor and join Constellation Brands and nearly 30 other companies that have already made this event a keystone of their company’s culture. For more information, visit: www.skyrisechicago.org

08/15/2025

The golf season is in full swing! Book a golf performance assessment with one of our experts before Labor Day weekend for a $100 discount. With the support of our team, swing safely and score lower — all while feeling your physical best.

Book now at sralab.org/golf

08/14/2025

Have you heard the news? SkyRise Chicago 2025 registration is now OPEN!

Join us Sunday, Nov. 2, at Willis Tower as we climb together to Advance Human Ability.

Sign up today and use discount code TOWERUP2025 for $10 off your registration (expires Aug. 31). skyrisechicago.org

08/13/2025

Last summer, Harvey S., who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for inpatient “habilitative therapy” — a type of therapy geared toward developing new abilities, often used in children with chronic conditions.

Fast forward to this summer, when he recently returned: Not only did Harvey take his first steps but, 12 days later, he walked 100 feet in a gait trainer. Days after that, Harvey walked nearly 300 feet in a gait trainer ... and continues adding to his distance. Harvey also started to ride a bike — and showed off for big brother, Jack, who visited Harvey for a few days of therapy.

We encourage family members, including siblings, to attend therapy sessions. This helps the entire family feel comfortable and included as their loved ones reach new milestones. Keep working hard, Harvey! Jack’s ready to play back at home!

Read more about Harvey’s journey: bit.ly/41rilvF

08/12/2025

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is only two months away! Now that we're in the home stretch, it's a great time to schedule a running assessment to address any issues that may have popped up during your training — and make sure you're at your best to tackle 26.2 miles!

Book a running assessment with our expert physical therapists for a pre-marathon evaluation of your running technique: bit.ly/3UqKTkU

08/08/2025

We had so much fun marching in the 22nd Annual Disability Pride Parade in downtown Chicago last weekend! A group of 23 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff, patients and family members participated in the parade — a great way to cap off Disability Pride Month and celebrate the achievements and voices of people with disabilities.

Check out a few photos of the parade fun!

08/07/2025

Scars are a natural part of the healing process — but after hand surgery, scars can impact your movement, hand function and ability to make a full recovery.

Read our blog to learn how hand therapy and scar management techniques can promote healing after surgery: bit.ly/4osfmfY

08/02/2025

The countdown is ON: SkyRise Chicago 2025 is three months from TODAY!

Have you signed up to join us for our 17th year at Willis Tower's Skydeck Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 2? Not yet? Now's the time to climb!

Use discount code TOWERUP2025 for $10 off your registration (expires Aug. 31).

sykyrisechicago.org

08/01/2025

In honor of Disability Pride Month, Cubs Charities recently invited our very own Bella N. to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field!

Bella’s been knocking it out of the park for years in our Tengelsen Family Foundation Sports for Kids Program, which offers adaptive sports, social, arts, cultural and camp programs all year long. She’s a true MVP — on and off the field.

Learn more about how we’re helping young athletes shine: bit.ly/4la6BEJ

07/31/2025

BRENDAN’S STORY PART 2: “Gotta have the grit.”

Brendan M.’s “all-grit” mindset kept him motivated throughout his recovery from a traumatic brain injury. He came to us from Indiana for 10 weeks of inpatient care and continued with an additional 20 weeks of physical, occupational and speech therapy at our DayRehab location in Homewood.

Watch Brendan make progress toward an important milestone in his rehabilitation journey — DayRehab graduation — and read his full story: bit.ly/3ISjgyG

07/30/2025

BRENDAN’S STORY PART 1: “Don’t ever give up, no matter what.”

After experiencing a traumatic brain injury due to a car accident near his home in Indiana, Brendan M. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to begin his recovery journey. His tenacious mindset enabled him to tackle 10 weeks of intensive inpatient rehabilitation.

Watch Brendan regain function in inpatient care and read his full story: bit.ly/451dx0E

07/29/2025

For the 35th year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Shirley Ryan AbilityLab the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in the country. We are the only healthcare organization to hold this record of distinction.

This recognition is more than a number — it’s a reflection of the lives we impact. Every year, we care for more than 50,000 patients. Their progress is our greatest collective achievement.

Read more: bit.ly/44Tzsbz

07/28/2025

AFO, KAFO, LSO — what's the difference? When it comes to orthotic devices — braces that help to align or support a weak part of the body — the numerous technical terms and acronyms can be daunting.

As Disability Pride Month wraps up, read our guide to common terminology to learn about the different types of orthoses available to patients.

Read the full article: bit.ly/4mc8IZn

07/26/2025

At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we do more than provide care — we help patients return to the lives they love. Through specialized quality-of-life programs, we offer support throughout patients' recovery journeys. Many of these vital services aren’t covered by insurance.

Support our patients — and these programs — by climbing 105 flights to Skydeck Chicago at SkyRise Chicago 2025 on Nov. 2! Register now: skyrisechicago.org

07/25/2025

“Since my injury, I have learned to become a lot more adaptable. As a person living with a disability in a very inaccessible world, I face challenges every single day, all day long. Learning how to face those challenges and adapt to them has become my superpower.”

To recognize Disability Pride Month, we invited Molly Farrell to answer questions for our monthly “Ask the Expert” series. Molly came to us for intensive rehabilitation in 2002 after experiencing a spinal cord injury (SCI), and today she is a speech-language pathologist, adaptive fashion expert and disability advocate.

In this Q&A, Molly shares information about living with an SCI and adaptive fashion. Read more: bit.ly/46nlekl

07/22/2025

On , we're honoring the patients recovering from stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) — and celebrating the care and science that support them.

Learn how Shirley Ryan AbilityLab combines leading research and expert care to help patients achieve their best outcomes after a stroke or brain injury: bit.ly/4m6ScKa

07/21/2025

After a spinal cord injury (SCI), patients and their families often face a flood of unfamiliar medical terms.

As we recognize Disability Pride Month, we’re sharing our guide to common terms about SCI — designed to make it easier to understand complex terminology so that patients can take an active role in their rehabilitation and healing.

Read the full article to learn more: bit.ly/3GzgdL6

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