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News
At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, Occupational Therapists Make a Difference Every Day in the Lives of Their Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/04/OT-MonthApril is Occupational Therapy Month, and Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is celebrating the contributions of their dedicated team.
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Service
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy helps children improve mobility, strength, stamina and balance in a safe, supportive environment.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Service
Pressure Garment Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pressure-Garment-TherapyAt Shriners Children's, pressure garment therapy is used to manage scars caused by severe burn wounds.
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Specialty
Wound Care and Skin Disorders
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Wound-Care-and-Skin-DisordersShriners Children's provides specialized wound care with a team of specialists, and treatment including plastic surgery, cosmetic makeup and lasers for skin disorders.
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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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Specialty
Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Burn-CareShriners Children’s treats all levels and types of burns, including chemical burns, electrical burns and flame burns. Our pediatric burn care treatment plans are personalized and can include wound care, scar management and reconstruction.
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Patient Story
First of its Kind Legislative Bill Extends Physical Therapy Visits
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/First-of-its-kind-legislative-bill-extends-physical-therapy-visitsLegislators serving in the Utah State Legislative Session will soon gather at the Utah State Capitol to consider myriad matters of importance. They do so knowing they may never bear witness to the individual beneficiaries of the policies they put in place..
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Podcast
Sports Medicine Therapy Services at Shriners Children's Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/03/Sports-Medicine-Shriners-Childrens-PortlandMichelle Foss, PT, D.P.T., at Shriners Children's Portland, explains tailoring physical therapy to the individual athlete after injury or surgery.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-FixatorPhysical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.
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