Check out our Saturday lineup of presentations at @AAPhysiatrists: bit.ly/4bh5AHJ

#Physiatry25

We're proud to have 1 of the largest & most prestigious PM&R residency programs in the nation. We're grateful for our hardworking residents who are the future of physiatry. Join us in thanking them for helping us Advance Human Ability! #Physiatry2025 @AAPhysiatrists

Check out our Friday lineup of presentations at @AAPhysiatrists: bit.ly/4bh5AHJ

#Physiatry25

#Physiatry25 is in full swing this week in Phoenix! Be sure to keep an eye out for our team members' research featured in the @AAPhysiatrists poster gallery reception. See the full schedule: bit.ly/4bh5AHJ

Check out our Thursday lineup of presentations at @AAPhysiatrists Annual Meeting: bit.ly/4bh5AHJ

#Physiatry25

See you at the @AAPhysiatrists Fellowship & Job Fair tonight from 5–6:30 pm at table #38!

Review the full #Physiatry25 schedule: bit.ly/4bh5AHJ

Join us for #Physiatry25 at the @AAPhysiatrists Annual Meeting in Phoenix this week! This year, members of our community are sharing their expertise through more than 100 presentations and posters.

Visit our booth #220 and see the full schedule: bit.ly/4bh5AHJ

Check out the full list of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab & @NUPTHMS speakers at this year’s #APTACSM:
bit.ly/4jTB4Hv

Looking to take the next step in your career as a physical therapist? Visit us at #APTACSM in booth #2740 to learn more about our open positions. bit.ly/4jTB4Hv

Congrats to Shirley Ryan, our champion, benefactor and board member, who will be honored by the @womenshistory at the Women Making History Awards Gala in Washington, D.C., on March 20. bit.ly/419EkYc

We are so excited to attend #APTACSM this week. Look for us at our expo booth #2740 to see what we have in store this year. bit.ly/4jTB4Hv

@NUPTHSM

Join us in giving three cheers to 93-year-old Aretha J. — aka "Super Aretha!" She came to us to learn how to use a prosthesis after an above-knee amputation of her left leg — & proving that learning & gaining new abilities is a lifelong journey. Read more: bit.ly/40WeAhM

Join us for "Burn Rehabilitation: Perspectives on Care, Feb. 5–Apr. 2, this course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of the rehabilitation process, wound management & care at various levels of treatment. Sign up: bit.ly/410hm5N

On this last day of Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month, read our latest blog for tips to help parents and teenage athletes be “concussion aware,” and how treatment after a concussion helps teens recover and return to school and sports: bit.ly/40GhzcF

Join us at Art in Motion on Feb. 21, showcasing artwork created by patients like Ashley G. Ashley became a patient at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab after experiencing a spinal cord injury. While in inpatient care, Art Therapy became an outlet to express herself. sralab.org/artinmotion

Join us for Art in Motion event on Feb. 21! You’ll be treated to a lively cocktail party and a stunning gallery of artwork created by our patients. Get your tickets: sralab.org/artinmotion

We’re thrilled to announce we have earned the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious Magnet designation — the highest national recognition given for nursing excellence — for the fifth time in a row! Congrats to our nursing team! 🎉Read more: bit.ly/4aJ3WOM

Register for "Vision in Neurorehabilitation: Practical Tools for Assessment & Management." Gaining insights into adaptable assessment approaches & clinical decision-making to develop plans of care. This session runs until Mar. 25 & includes an #SLP track. bit.ly/3PKI6AP

We’re looking forward to returning to #APTACSM next month in Houston. RT/comment below if you’ll be attending! And, visit our website for the full list of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and @NUPTHMS speakers and posters. bit.ly/4auovyn

Do you know a high school or college student interested in pursuing a healthcare career? Shirley Ryan AbilityLab invites students to explore rewarding opportunities at our upcoming job fair. Join us Monday, Feb. 17, 4:30-6:30 pm. Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/4jt50tR

Calling all #rehabilitation pros! Join us for "Palliative Care & Rehabilitation: Supporting Function & Independence" and gain vital skills to support patients across all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric stages. Early bird pricing ends on 2/13. bit.ly/4jr3KYf

Sound on! Join us in celebrating the “firsts” made possible for patients like Nirali. She came to us for intensive therapy during a long recovery from a TBI … & now she’s celebrating a few firsts of her own! Watch her in action & read her full journey: bit.ly/4g1CLzt

It's freezing in Chicago, but we've got summer on the mind! Applications for summer #AlliedHealth opportunities are now open. Interested? Join us for our next monthly virtual info session on Jan. 15 to hear from hiring managers & learn more. Sign up: bit.ly/4089KfQ

Watch as DeMarcus, one of our patient artists currently featured on the @Wintrust Mural Building in Chicago, brings his portrait of recovery to life — from pencil sketch to colorful mural.

Visit our blog to read more: bit.ly/42evd9g

Art & healing are showcased in Portraits of Recovery, a vibrant new display on the @Wintrust Mural Building in Chicago featuring creations by three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient artists. Read more about our patient artists: bit.ly/4a6sBws

That’s a wrap on 2024! Enjoy our look back at some special moments from the past year at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — featuring stories of healing, hope and ability. Happy New Year and best wishes in 2025!

Learn more about Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: bit.ly/3DuBN19

Our pediatric floor had special visitors to celebrate the season: Santa and his elves delivered presents and spread cheer with our young patients. Happy holidays!

We are seeking individuals with subacute cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) to join @NervgenP and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's study of NVG-291, an investigational drug that targets the body's natural inhibitors of repair. Learn more & apply today: connectscistudy.com/participation

The @NHLBlackhawks recently visited our pediatric floor at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to visit with patients, attend therapy sessions, sign autographs and spread cheer through fun crafts, games and adaptive bike races. Thank you for such a special visit — and go Blackhawks!

After experiencing an injury or illness, you have a choice on where to go for your #recoveryjourney. Learn about our rehabilitation levels of care at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — #inpatient, #dayrehabilitation & #outpatient: bit.ly/3DkDxdb

This #GivingTuesday, meet Caleb. He came from Florida for rehabilitation after contracting #Naegleriafowleri, commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba. Follow our Instagram to watch his story unfold — & learn how you can support patients like him: bit.ly/4isnFFU

Calling all OTs and PTs! Join us 6/25–27, 2025, for our Academy's hands-on course, "Advancing Your Casting Skills: Fabrication & Clinical Decision-making for the Upper Extremity." Interested? Sign up at bit.ly/3AX6Guo and secure your spot today!

Lucy was just two years old when a severe car accident left her unable to walk. Her family chose Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for her recovery. Follow along on our Instagram this week as we share Lucy's full story: instagram.com/abilitylab

Many men experience pelvic floor issues — from urinary incontinence to sexual dysfunction. One of our expert physical therapists spoke with @fox32news to share insights about treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction in men. Read more: bit.ly/492aKGc

#PelvicHealth

In honor of Chicago's first ❄️snowfall❄️ of the season today, read our blog for five wheelchair tips for winter: bit.ly/498VFTu

#firstsnow #wintersafety

New on our blog: Tips for hiring a caregiver, with expert advice on options for famlies to consider when seeking a capable caregiver to help at home. Read more: bit.ly/3Ziy7Iz

Individuals often face an emotional adjustment as they recover from an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Kristin Malewig, PhD, offers strategies for navigating anxiety & sadness in the wake of medical challenges. bit.ly/48YW2ji

Join us for Palliative Care & Rehabilitation: Supporting Function & Independence to gain skills to support patients of all ages, in acute care, rehabilitation & home-health settings. Live & virtual Apr. 10, 2025, & on-demand from June 1 to Aug. 31, 2025. bit.ly/4hYQSYA

Two new studies co-authored by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's @ColinFranzMDphd are helping to advance understanding of the diaphragm muscle, an essential muscle for breathing. The research has implications for clinicians and patients alike. Learn more: bit.ly/48RRknk

Calling all PTs, OTs & SLPs! Interested in a career at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab? Attend our next #AlliedHealth info session on Nov. 20 to learn more about our unique flexible staffing opportunities & summer program. bit.ly/3Z7XhJu

Register for "Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence & Practical Application" March 5–7, 2025. For #therapists looking to enhance their ability to evaluate & treat patients with vestibular disorders, gain foundational knowledge & hands-on experience. bit.ly/3Z2HFqH

Check out our Saturday lineup of presentations at @AAPMR: bit.ly/4hyQ38L #AAPMR24

Check out our Friday lineup of presentations at @AAPMR: bit.ly/4hyQ38L
@NorthwesternPMR #AAPMR24

Check out our Thursday lineup of presentations at @AAPMR: bit.ly/4hyQ38L #AAPMR24

Looking to take the next step in your career as a physiatrist? Attend the @AAPM&R Job and Fellowship Fair! You can find us there today in booth #111 from 5:15–7:30pm #AAPMR24 @NorthwesternPMR

We are so excited to be back at @AAPMR 2024. Look for us at the expo booth #1227 to see what we have in store this year. #AAPMR24 @NorthwesternPMR

Trick or Treat! Shirley Ryan AbilityLab pediatric patients had a day full of Halloween fun, visiting our team members' trick-or-treating stations all around the hospital. Learn about how we care for pediatric patients: bit.ly/3CaJTLX

#halloween #trickortreat #pediatrics

We are so excited to attend the ANCC Magnet Conference this week! Look for our nurses at booth #2055 to see what we have in store this year. #ANCCMagnet #NursingLeadership @ANANursingWorld

After a stroke, brain injury or other condition affecting the brain, patients turn to our Brain Innovation Center for healing, recovery — and to restore lost abilities. Watch our video with the center's clinical chair, Richard Harvey, MD, to learn more. bit.ly/40oZWzJ

.@PabloCelnikCEO @DrDanGoodman1 @pjayabalanMDPhD & @leslierydberg recently visited D.C. to advocate on behalf of @AAPhysiatrists, meeting with Illinois lawmakers to discuss support for rehabilitation research, continued access to telehealth and more: bit.ly/4eUyyy4

We're grateful for our physical therapists during #PTMonth and every day of the year! Read our blog for a day in the life of one of our PTs to see how she helps our patients get moving, stay motivated & achieve their best outcomes! Read more: bit.ly/4hm7lFV

Congratulations to our Marathon Team members for completing the 2024 @chimarathon in support of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab! Inspired by this year's race & ready to run next year? Reserve your bib on our team now before the lottery opens at sralab.org/marathon 🏃#chicagomarathon

Kyle Bisping, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinical manager, appeared on @WGN-TV News to talk about SkyRise Chicago, coming up Sunday, Nov. 3! Ready to climb? Register by Oct. 21 and get $10 off by using the code LASTCHANCE10: bit.ly/3XZrokM

It’s #NationalPastaDay — and our pediatric patients are having fun imagining new "pastabilities!" 🍝 These kiddos recently attended occupational therapy camp and worked on hand function by participating in a pasta-making activity. Learn more: bit.ly/3Nsk8ZE

In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, meet Nicole. After experiencing a spinal cord injury, she turned to our #vocationalrehabilitation program for resources and support to get her back to what she loves most — teaching. Read her story: bit.ly/3Y52nVf

SkyRise Chicago is just a few weeks away on Sunday, Nov. 3! Have you signed up to climb with us to the 103rd floor of @SkydeckChicago yet? Register now with code LASTCHANCE10 for $10 off your registration fee (ending 10/21): bit.ly/3XZrokM

Did you run the @chimarathon yesterday? A recovery plan is just as essential to a runner’s health as the training plan leading up to crossing the finish line. Learn the steps to winding down so you can refuel, rest & return to running: bit.ly/401e5mD

Will came to us for rehabilitation and to learn how to use a wheelchair after a 2019 spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the chest down. This weekend, he'll be participating in the @chimarathon as part of our team! Read his full story: bit.ly/4eBWYvX

A first-of-its-kind study led by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Laura Kinsey, MS, and Leora Cherney, PhD, reveals that people with #aphasia talk less than 1 minute per hour. Learn more about the role of #WearableTechnology to accurately measure “talk time.” bit.ly/4ex3zrq

To mark National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day & National Healthcare Food Service Workers Week, join us in thanking our team members who provide support to our patients every day.

Join our team! Attend our Support Services job fair on Oct. 10! bit.ly/4dg2Utd

Interested in PT, OT or SLP careers? Drop in on our next virtual session 10/16! Hear from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Allied Health team members, learn more about current openings, & see firsthand what makes working at our hospital so special. bit.ly/3XLSnjz

Join us Oct. 11-Dec. 13 for Pediatric Gait Analysis & Orthotic Management: Optimal Segment Kinematics & Alignment Approach to Rehabilitation. This course will cover the principles & their application in orthotic management & rehabilitation program: bit.ly/4gKZT74

It's #PainAwarenessMonth! Our Pain Management Center is one of the only interdisciplinary pain clinics in the country. Read our latest blogs to learn about the different techniques and strategies our clinicians use to help reduce patients' chronic pain. bit.ly/3Y4eTFF

Get hyped! SkyRise Chicago 2024 is just over a month away! Sign up today and start training to get your best time yet: skyrisechicago.org Thank you to our partners and hosts, @eq_office and @skydeckchicago

Megan lived with chronic pain for more than 20 years before coming to our Pain Management Center for treatment. Through our 4-week program, she learned strategies and techniques to help navigate daily pain. Read more about her reframed mindset: bit.ly/4gCpwqD

To celebrate #WomensHealthandFitnessDay, we’ve collected some of our favorite articles by our #womenshealth experts at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — with tips and info about #pelvichealth, #exercise, #bonedensity and #Kegelexercises. Read more: bit.ly/3MZriED

.@PBS @NextAvenue featured Claire Pedersen, PsyD, from our Pain Management Center in a story about the connection between chronic pain & anger. She shares emotional regulation & anger management tips for people with chronic pain. bit.ly/4eDWFk1 #PainAwarenessMonth

Join our Academy for an on-demand course Oct. 1-Dec. 31 to dive into the evolving landscape of Functional Neurological Disorder. Discover evidence-based strategies for tailored rehabilitation & fostering collaborative care. Register now: bit.ly/3BrwhLF

Our #SCI team and patients marked #SCIawarenessmonth with a field day where they had fun practicing #therapeuticrecreation activities, including art, yoga, boxing and adaptive cycling. Learn more about how we treat patients with #spinalcordinjury bit.ly/47BK0eY

Our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program has been recognized for excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) @ANANursingWorld, receiving the highest-possible “Accreditation for Distinction” for the second consecutive time. Read more: bit.ly/4dcxROZ

The #Olympics and #Paralympics are over… & we don’t know about you, but we’re missing #paris2024 already! We celebrated #Olympians & #Paralympians all summer long — read our latest blog for a look back at our top memories from the games! bit.ly/3Zrg7Mt

Nothing like #dadanddaughter #goals: Jim completed rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab after complications from a heart attack caused a severe spinal cord injury. Now, watch as Jim and his daughter, Ali, take the stage at her wedding. #SCIawarenessmonth

In 2018, Payton experienced a spinal hematoma & was paralyzed from the waist down. Following intensive rehabilitation, she's walking again, is now an author, & will climb in SkyRise Chicago for the 6th time! Join her Nov. 3: skyrisechicago.org

🌟 Sponsored by #ReyesHoldings

In their own words, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patients with #spinalcordinjuries share what they want you to know about their rehabilitation journey. Learn more about we treat patients with #SCI bit.ly/4el0Tww

#SCIawarenessmonth #spinalcordinjury #SCIsurvivor

2 years ago, Evelyn experienced a spinal cord injury after a car accident. Now, following rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, she marked the anniversary by walking her daughter to school on her 1st day of kindergarten. Read more: bit.ly/3XtPFz5 #SCIAwarenessMonth

We recently hosted @specializedrh for our annual Leadership Summit. Key leaders—including @PabloCelnikCEO & @DoctorMishal—shared expertise on clinical & operational best practices, engaged in work sessions, and enjoyed tours and demonstrations at our flagship hospital in Chicago.

Our Chief Operating Officer Laura Ferrio recently joined WJR-AM’s JR Sunday for an interview about how we’re bringing ShirleyRyan AbilityLab to Detroit in partnership with @HenryFordHealth & @GilbertFamilyFd. Read more: bit.ly/3TqFeek

Join us for #TBI: From Coma to Independence, a journey through the recovery process of severe TBI. This 9-session #course will offer practical insights & skills for supporting patients from #disordersofconsciousness to independence. bit.ly/3Tuy7BF

We celebrate today’s groundbreaking with Henry Ford Health as they expand their hospital campus, bringing Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s best-in-class rehabilitation care to Detroiters. Read about our partnership with @HenryFordHealth & @GilbertFamilyFd: bit.ly/3XJpiWf

We're looking for volunteers for SkyRise Chicago 2024! Join us Sunday, Nov. 3 at Willis Tower and cheer on our climbers!

Don't miss this inspiring event! If you are interested in volunteering, please email skyrisechicago@sralab.org.

Are you a physical therapist looking for a new opportunity? We're hiring! Join us for a virtual event tomorrow, Sept. 11, 3-4 pm, to learn more about careers in physical therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Homewood DayRehab Center. Sign up now: bit.ly/4dyzA1Y

Summer may be coming to an end, but golf is still in full swing this autumn! Sign up for a personal, one-on-one golf assessment with a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab physical therapist to tune up your game and transition to a new season of golf. Register by Oct.15 to get $100 off.

Anthony Z. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to build back muscle mass and strength he'd lost due to cancer. Through individualized care and fitness training, he's making great gains in counteracting cancer-related muscle loss. Read his full story: bit.ly/47eV8hC