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Cells

What are organoids, and how can we leverage this extraordinary technology?

Dr. Colin Franz is developing organoids ¡ª artificially grown masses of cells or tissue that resemble organs ¡ª to see whether this technique can contribute to life-changing discoveries for our patients.

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Walking

Is walking as important as your temperature or blood pressure?

Dr. R. James Cotton explores innovative methods, including smartphone and video camera technologies combined with artificial intelligence, to provide clinicians with practical, cost-effective tools for studying motion and tracking changes in gait.

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Dolan Family

Forest & Bluff Magazine Highlights Dolan Family¡¯s Three-Decade Commitment to Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ

A recent article in Forest & Bluff, a magazine covering several Northshore communities, highlighted the Dolan family¡¯s decades-long, multi-generational commitment to fundraising and leadership at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.

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Elissa Larkin Receives Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement

Elissa Larkin Receives Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement

At the recent American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Boston, Elissa Larkin, research speech-language pathologist, Center for Aphasia ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and Treatment, received the Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation).

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Care Team

Rehabilitation Definitions 101

Healthcare and rehabilitation definitions can be confusing. Here is a guide to help you understand a few common terms.

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Doug with his therapist

VNS: Novel Treatment for Improving Arm & Hand Function Years After Ischemic Stroke

Learn more about vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation - a novel treatment option for some people with long-term, moderate-to-severe arm impairment after ischemic stroke.

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Peter Slawinski

Lead Wheelchair Technician Peter Slawinski on How Working at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ¡°Changes You¡±

Learn more about Peter Slawinski, lead wheelchair technician, at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.

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Marathon Runners

The Importance of Post-marathon Recovery Training

After a marathon, runners¡¯ bodies often experience shock ¡ª going from being incredibly active to suddenly sedentary is not an easy transition. Learn how to safely recover after a marathon.

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Fall prevention sign

Wearable Airbag-sensor Technology Could Help Predict Falls & Cushion Impact

Scientists at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ are leading the charge to develop better fall-detection models and advance fall-mitigation technologies, such as wearable airbags for individuals at high-risk of falling.

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Patient

What is a Ventilator, and How Does it Work?

Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord at the neck-level (cervical) can result in damage to the nerves controlling the breathing muscles. Learn more about how a spinal cord injury (SCI) affects these nerves.

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Lungs

How does a spinal cord injury (SCI) affect breathing?

Not all spinal cord injuries affect breathing. The location of the injury on the spinal cord and the nature of the injury determine whether breathing is affected.

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Parent Holding Child

The 2 Most Common Myths of Childhood Speech Development

Advice from a speech-language pathologist about two common myths about speech therapy for kids.

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