Specialized Clinical Services
Every patient is different and needs different support. These specialized services are offered to patients based on their unique care plan and goals.
RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SUITE Medical conditions and trauma often require periodic assessments and eliminating the transfer of patients out of the building for assessments is critical to the quality of patient care, safety and outcomes. Our Radiology Suite includes radiology, MRI, CT scanning, fluoroscopy, bone-density imaging, ultrasound/ vascular studies, specimen processing and a research lab. Getting test results faster means faster assessment, faster response, and faster and better outcomes for patients.
AQUATIC CENTER Aquatic therapy increases the speed of healing and improves outcomes. Increased buoyancy, resistance and hydrostatic pressure decrease pressure on joints, making it possible to “unweight” the patient. Warmth and increased motion lead to increased muscle activity, which in turn improves circulation and decreases inflammation and pain. The pool can accommodate as many patients, therapists and group activities as possible and is equipped with a state-of- the art lift to transfer patients safely into the water. The water temperature is maintained at an optimal therapeutic temperature. The Center also includes
a wheelchair “parking” alcove, locker rooms for patients and staff and semi- private bays for patients who need privacy to dress. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is one of the few hospitals in the nation with rehabilitation engineers on site who are able to customize any patient device. Our experts can set you up with a specialized computer, communication device or electronic aid that best suits your needs. Customized electronic aids to daily living enable patients to operate devices using head-/eye-controlled or voice-activated systems with specialty software.
Aquatic Center
11 Inside Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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