Brandon L. traveled to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from Michigan after experiencing a work-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) that required an emergency craniectomy. The craniectomy left part of his skull exposed and Brandon was fitted to wear a helmet for head protection. During physical and occupational therapy at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, he was easy to spot because his helmet was adorned with Viking horns — a symbol of how he tapped into his strength, sense of humor and “inner Viking” to guide his recovery. Throughout his intensive rehabilitation, Brandon kept his focus on his family — wanting to return to his home life and role as a dad, the “keeper of bees and maker of the great grilled cheese.” Read Brandon’s full story in recognition of TBI Awareness Month: bit.ly/3FnzbTH #TBIawareness #BrainInjuryRecovery #TraumaticBrainInjury #RehabilitationJourney #TBIAwarenessMonth #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
关于我们
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions — from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. The quality of our care and research has led to the designation of “No. 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. Upon opening in March 2017, our $550 million, 1.2-million-square-foot research hospital became the first-ever “translational” hospital in which clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same space, surrounding patients, discovering new approaches and applying (or “translating”) research real time. This unique model enables patients to have 24/7 access to the brightest minds, the latest research and the best opportunity for recovery. Interested in joining our team? By doing so, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more: https://www.sralab.org/careers.
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https://www.sralab.org/
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 1,001-5,000 人
- 总部
- Chicago，Illinois
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1954
- 领域
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation、Research、Bionic Medicine、Adaptive Sports和Assistive Technology
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab员工
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Join us in thanking Bob F., a “compassionate warrior” who just retired as a peer mentor in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center. During a decade of volunteer service, Bob supported patients who — like him — had received a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). He shared his lived experiences to help patients envision a high quality of life with an LVAD — and to give them hope for their own rehabilitation journeys. Thank you, Bob, you’ll be missed! Read his story to learn more about being a peer mentor: bit.ly/3QXBe3s #PeerMentor #LVAD #PatientSupport #RehabilitationJourney #VolunteerService #HealthcareHeroes #PeerMentorship #LVADCommunity #LivingWithLVAD
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Join us live on April 10 for our virtual course, "Palliative Care & Rehabilitation: Supporting Function & Independence," or take the course on-demand June 1-Aug. 31. This program will equip rehabilitation professionals with tools to support patients with chronic conditions. Register now: bit.ly/3QXQ75M #continuingeducation #CEUs #professionaldevelopment #PalliativeCare
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Join us in wishing a very happy 12th birthday to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's amazing therapy dogs Wrigley and Louie! ?????? These furry brothers have brought joy and healing to so many patients' lives. Let's celebrate their incredible journey together! ?? #TherapyDogs #HappyBirthday #ServiceDogs #DogLovers #AnimalTherapy #WrigleyAndLouie #PawCelebration #FurryFriends
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After surviving an attack, Tracy O. came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for rehabilitation and to regain her independence after being paralyzed. It has been a whirlwind of a year for Tracy — who has gone from competing as a Paralympian at the 2024 Paris summer games to embarking on a new adventure, parenthood. Read about Tracy’s year of major milestones: bit.ly/4i8iw53 #Paralympics #Paralympian #Paris2024 #Archery #AdaptiveArchery #AdaptiveSports #Baby #Motherhood #SCI #SCISurvivor #spinalcordinjury #NewMom
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New on the blog: After a life-changing injury or illness, Recreation Therapy helps patients resume previous recreational interests, discover new leisure activities, and gain skills to help with their transition back to home and the community. Read the full article to learn about five Recreation Therapy interventions offered at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — and how they benefit individuals during inpatient rehabilitation: bit.ly/3F5C8Zf #Blog #RecreationTherapy #AdaptiveSports #AdaptiveCycling #Wheelchair #Accessibility #Rehabilitation #ThoughtLeadership
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Soreness and muscle pain are a usual part of exercise, but when is pain the sign of a bigger issue or injury? An expert physical therapist from our Pain Management Center shared insight about pain and exercise in a recent The New York Times article. Read more on our blog to learn how to spot an injury — and to understand when it’s ok to keep exercising: bit.ly/43pHNTU
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Take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) 2025 Annual Meeting! This year we connected with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab alumni; conducted live research with R. James Cotton at our booth; gained new insight from fascinating speakers and poster presenters; and even cheered our AAP pickleball tournament team on to victory! A special congratulations to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab fellow Benjamin Kyle Petrie, who won a top prize for his presentation on electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback? for people with spinal cord injury. Share your favorite #Physiatry2025 memory in the comments!
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Nick A. lost the ability to communicate at age 17 after a severe brain injury. However, 24 years later, he has found his voice thanks to assistive technology. His speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab designed a customized device that Nick uses to express discomfort, hunger or a desire for a specific activity like listening to music — all by nodding his head to activate a switch mounted on the back of his wheelchair headrest. As we recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month, read Nick’s full story to learn how assistive technology enables communication after injury: bit.ly/3F2JZqm #BrainInjuryAwareness #AssistiveTechnology #SpeechTherapy #CommunicationAids #BrainInjurySupport #EmpowermentThroughTech
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When a patient comes to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with a serious illness or injury, it impacts every aspect of their life. Thanks to the generosity and compassion of donors, we treat the whole patient — body, mind and spirit — and we are able to fund vital programs, including our community-based Quality of Life programs, research initiatives and medical education programs. View our 2024 Donor Impact Report to see how donors support patients on their ability journeys — enabling them to reconnect with the world and return to the ones they love. bit.ly/3Xm9lG4 #DonorImpact #PatientCare #Rehabilitation #QualityOfLife