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Patient Story
With Bracing and Physical Therapy, Katie's Scoliosis Improves
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Katies-StoryKatie's spine curvature has reduced to a healthy level thanks to bracing and physical therapy.
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Treatment
Infusion Therapy
Infusion therapy is a way of delivering medication that cannot be taken orally, that needs to be dispensed directly to the body internally through IV or catheter.
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Podcast
Meet Physical Therapist Elena Absalon, PT, DPT
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/08/Elena-Absalon-PTElena Absalon, PT, DPT, talks about physical therapy at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Patient Story
The Magic of Therapy and Family Support
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Winter-Occupational-Therapy-CareOccupational therapy turned 8-year-old Winter’s challenging recovery into a joyful journey of growing confidence and independence.
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Patient Story
Jack Navigates Cerebral Palsy With an All-Smiles Attitude
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Jack-navigates-cerebral-palsy-with-an-all-smiles-attitudeAt the Portland Shriners Hospital, Jack is treated for the orthopaedic effects of cerebral palsy. He comes in for comprehensive care several times a month including visits to see his pediatric orthopaedic physician, Katie Fuchs, M.D., as well as for physical therapy and speech therapy sessions.
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News
Shriners Children’s Heals Through Pet Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Healing-Through-Pet-TherapyShriners Children’s pet therapy programs provide another component to our wraparound care that doctors cannot prescribe.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
Pediatric Specialty Care in Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/LexingtonPediatric specialty care for children throughout Kentucky and beyond
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News
Confidence in Motion: Highlighting Patients' Power Through Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/11/Shriners-Childrens-Boston-Physical-Therapy-SpotlightShriners Children’s Boston is spotlighting our physical therapy team to highlight the important contributions they make to patient care.
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News
A Major Research Project to Advance Regenerative Therapy for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Using Transgenic Stem Cells
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/11/Regenerative-Therapy-ResearchAnnouncing a cutting-edge gene and stem cell therapy research program to cure a rare skin blistering disorder.
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