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Treatment
Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-TherapyPhysical therapy at Shriners Children's helps children build confidence and strength, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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Patient Story
Steps Toward Independence at Shriners Children’s Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Miguel-Arthrogryposis-CareMiguel, born with arthrogryposis, now walks using a walker after specialized surgeries and therapy from the staff at Shriners Children’s Texas.
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Patient Story
Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-StoryElizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.
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Patient Story
Florida Boy Brings a Ray of Sunshine to Shriners Children’s Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Nathan-Brings-SunshineFun-loving and always talkative, Nate brings a ray of sunshine to the halls of Shriners Children’s Texas, no matter the weather outside.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery in Children Cleft Lip and Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-in-Children-Cleft-Lip-and-PalatePodcast with Dr. Corcoran on plastic surgery in children, cleft lip & palate, and what to expect during treatment.
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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
Going the Distance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Going-the-distanceNarshare and her son Kareem are a long way from home. The two are adapting to life in the United States while Kareem undergoes treatment for Blount’s disease, a problem with the growth plates around the knees that causes severe bowing of the lower legs.
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Patient Story
Mason's Story: An All-Star On and Off the Field
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Masons-story-An-all-star-on-and-off-the-fieldBorn without a left forearm and hand, Mason has received more than a dozen prosthetic devices through the efforts of the hospital’s orthotics and prosthetics department and medical staff. As a baby, the devices helped him balance so he could stand and learn to walk.
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Provider
Kristen A. Ciacchini, OTR/L
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Kristen-A-Ciacchini-OTR-L-73799Kristen A. Ciacchini, OTR/L specializes in Occupational Therapy.
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Provider
Richard A. Goldberg, DO
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Richard-A-Goldberg-DO-95518Richard A. Goldberg, DO specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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