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Patient Story
Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Surgery Allows Gabby to Return to Competitive Cheer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Return-to-Competitive-CheerJust seven short months after VBT spine surgery, Gabby is getting ready to compete with her cheer team at the Summit-Varsity All-Stars in Florida.
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Patient Story
Heads Up – Helmet Therapy Success at Shriners Children's Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Helmet-Therapy-SuccessBenjamin was just 3 months old when his parents noticed he was favoring one side of his head, turning it to one side more than the other.
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Patient Story
Recreational Therapy Inspires Riley
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Recreational-Therapy-Inspires-RileyRiley found hope, a future career and the rehabilitation and support services she needed at Shriners Children's.
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Video
Milka Shriners Children's Texas - Physical Therapy Video July 2024
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/07/Milka-Shriners-Childrens-Texas-Physical-TherapyMilka boxes and plays volleyball and basketball during physical therapy.
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Video
Isaac Knows the Importance of Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/02/Isaac-Knows-the-Importance-of-Physical-TherapyIsaac, 11, put his work ethic to the test while recovering from major leg surgery. Physical therapy played a major role in his healing.
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Condition
Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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Patient Story
Born with Erb’s Palsy, Built for Greatness: Ashton’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Ashton-Erbs-Palsy-CareAshton was born with Erb's palsy, but thanks to the care he receives from the team at Shriners Children's Northern California, he now competes as a competitive water polo goalie.
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Patient Story
"Living an Exceptional Life" Thanks to Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Peters-StoryIn early December 1995, a cooking accident left Peter with second- and third- degree burns over a third of his body from boiling water.
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Patient Story
Lisa Marie: From Clubfoot to Speed Skating
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/From-Clubfoot-to-Speed-SkatingEleven-year-old Lisa Marie has been speed skating for seven years. She’s already won eight medals in competitions.
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