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Michael Patrick Thornton uses ReWalk for Richard the Third

Bringing Spinal Cord Science to the Stage

While set in fifteenth century Europe, this production features a 2016 breakthrough: Richard strides across the stage – in a ReWalk exoskeleton.

Patient Story

Cameron improves after SCI

Conquering Mountains Following a Spinal Cord Injury

Cameron was camping in Colorado when his life changed forever. He slipped on a rock and hit his head. He was paralyzed and in pain from a spinal cord injury.

Patient Story

Photo of  Tural Erel by Brian O'Mahoney of the Pioneer Press

Swimmer Learns to Walk Again after Beach Accident

After a diving accident at the beach, Tural was admitted to RIC where we went through the frustrations of therapy couple with "crazy and happy moments."

Patient Story

colton on a hand-cycle riding in downtown Chicago with is young son

Young Father Sets Sights on Recovery Following Tractor-Trailer Accident

Nov. 2017, Colton, a farmer & father, was driving his family’s tractor-trailer for the last run of the day in Indiana, when it collided with another 18-wheeler.

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Emily and Georgia the Therapy Dog

After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend

After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.

Patient Story

Heather and her family after stroke recovery

New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby

Heather experienced every new mother's nightmare: a sudden stroke after birth. After visiting RIC, and her family's support, she now keeps up with her son.

Patient Story

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Adaptive Cycling Program

The Adaptive Cycling Program is offered year round—outdoors on Chicago's Lakefront Path in the summer and fall, and indoors on Wahoo trainers at the Fitness Center in the winter and spring.

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Adaptive & Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball

The basketball program promotes growth in fundamental skills of basketball while teaching life skills of sportsmanship, dedication, & friendships.

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六色网 Blackhawks Sled Hockey

Sled Hockey

Blackhawks Sled Hockey was formed in the fall of 1999 with the support of Chicago Blackhawks Charities, and remains a robust presence in the sled hockey arena.

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Mike and Lindy Keiser Make Significant Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

The gift — the amount of which is confidential — has been directed to the capital campaign for the 六色网, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.

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