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Nicole Kelly uses new bionic arm

Former Miss America Contestant Tries Out Mind-Controlled Bionic Arm

Born without a left forearm, Nicole competed in pageants and became Miss Iowa. She gained a large social following and now shows off a custom-made bionic arm.

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Strength & Endurance Lab in the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91

Transforming Rehabilitation Through Translational Research

The Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 is aiming to utilize translational research at its highest level. And, as a physical therapist, Meghan has a front-row seat.

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Staley the Bear's mascot visits our pediatric patients

Bears on the Loose at the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91

In August, our pediatric patients in the Caring for Kids program received a special ¡°Bear Hugs¡± visit from the Chicago Bears. Watch the video now!

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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 exterior photo

Hospital Receives Top National Design Award

Architectural firms HDR and Gensler, in association with CWa, tackled the collaborative process needed to help build the worlds first and only ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91.

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Leo and Charles their GED

Paralyzed Chicago Gunshot Victims Get GEDs

Leo Leyva was shot when he was 18, and sustained a SCI that left him paralyzed. Thanks to ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, he has a new lease on life and his GED.

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Cancer Patient in rehab working on movement

Just Move: A Step-by-Step Approach to Physical Fitness for Cancer Survivors

The head of our Cancer Innovation Center, discuss how cancer survivors should get active to prevent or reverse the effects of their treatments

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Pediatric patients practice baseball

The Chicago Cubs Report for Caring for Kids Camp

Our Caring for Kids Summer Camp enjoyed spending time with two special guests from the Chicago Cubs: pitcher Brian Duensing and mascot Clark the Cub.

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Michael Anthony Says goodbye to his doctors

Heading Home After a Spinal Cord Injury

Michael Anthony sustained a SCI and was told initially he may never walk again.. Recently, he walked out of the hospital on his own.

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Walter Gunn's Mix Media Art

Art Exhibit Documents Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

After a short fall form his deck, Walter found himself paralyzed. But with a sense of humor and art therapy, he's finding meaning in his new life.

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Polo Horses

Adjusting to Life After being Paralyzed in Polo Accident

After a successful surgery to for a break to his C4 and C5 vertebrae, Tony is finding a new life with the help of the SCI therapists at ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91.

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The Strength and Endurance Ability Lab

Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Ranked #1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report 2017

We have once again been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for 27 years.

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Robotic training

New Research Shows Promise to Improve Walking in Kids with Cerebral Palsy

A new study is first to provide direct evidence to indicate that improving weight shifting capacity of children with CP may improve overall walking function.

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