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Condition
Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.
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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Condition
Transverse Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Transverse-MyelitisTransverse myelitis (TM) is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord that affects mostly children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care to fit your child’s needs.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Brandon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-BrandonBrandon's journey of recovering from acute flaccid myelitis to becoming an International Patient Ambassador exemplifies the power of resilience.
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Patient Story
Jenny Sails Solo Around the Globe
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Jenny-Sails-Solo-Around-the-GlobeA former Shriners Children's patient who once struggled to walk is now sailing across the globe on her own.
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News
Kids Get a Boost with Microgravity Treadmill Technology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Microgravity-TreadmillShriners Children’s Spokane offers patients microgravity technology for rehabilitation.
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News
Kids Aren't Just Little Adults
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Kids-arent-just-little-adultsKids aren't just little adults, so when kids require medical care, it’s important that they identify providers who specialize in pediatrics. For any medical condition related to your child’s bones, muscles, or joints, you will want to consult an orthopaedist, particularly a pediatric orthopaedist.
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News
State of the Science Research Conference Serves as Incubator for Collaboration
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/State-of-the-Science-Research-ConferenceResearchers, surgeons and other leaders from across Shriners Children’s gathered in Atlanta for the sixth annual State of the Science conference with a special focus on muscle and bone health.
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Patient Story
Still Me: Vanessa’s Journey of Strength, Surgery and Self-Acceptance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Vanessa-spine-and-spinal-cord-careVanessa, born with serious neuromuscular challenges, has grown strong and confident thanks to years of supportive, specialized care at Shriners Children’s.
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Shriners Children’s New England Welcomes Physiatrist Jennifer Earle Miller, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/09/Physiatrist-Jennifer-Earle-MillerDr. Miller has expertise in the rehabilitation of individuals with amputations, limb differences, cerebral palsy and other causes of gait abnormality, spasticity and low muscle tone.
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