Olympic eventer Liz Halliday is now working on her recovery from traumatic brain injury at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. The facility is rated as the number one rehabilitation hospital in the U.S.
Liz was operated on to relieve pressure on her brain after her horse fell during the American Eventing Championships a month ago at the Kentucky Horse Park. Her mount was not injured.
The rider is being treated by a team of specialists “dedicated to empowering her as she moves forward on the path to healing. With Shirley Ryan’s innovative therapies and unwavering support, Liz is working hard every day to conquer new challenges,” according to a statement from her friends and family.
Shirley Ryan is the first “translational” research hospital, where clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same location, applying (“translating”) research in real time.
Liz’s team thanked the staff at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, where Liz was treated after the accident.
“Their exceptional care and dedication during Liz’s stay have been instrumental in her recovery, and we will forever be thankful for their expertise and compassion,” the statement said, while thanking everyone who has sent messages of encouragement to Liz..