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Specialty
Sports Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Sports-MedicineShriners Children's provides pro-level care for injured young athletes in our sports medicine clinics. Seeing a doctor right away can stop an injury from getting worse and help avoid long-lasting damage.
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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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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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Patient Story
Learning to Live a New Life After a Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Learning-to-live-a-new-life-after-a-pediatric-spinal-cord-injurySix-year-old Memphis was transferred to the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital after she broke her neck in a car accident near her home outside of West Palm Beach, Florida.
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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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Patient Story
Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Deep-breaths-deeper-bondThe first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.
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Patient Story
Inch by Inch, Patient Progresses in Developmental Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Inch-by-inch-patient-progresses-in-developmental-journeyBorn with bilateral hip dysplasia, KJ is progressing by leaps and bounds, thanks to the team approach of his care team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu.
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