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Patient Story
Comprehensive Care Far From Home
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Alejandro-Blounts-Disease-CareFourteen-year-old Alejandro is receiving world-class care for his leg and hip more than 2,660 miles from home.
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News
Physical Therapist Ingrid Parry Named First Non-Surgeon/Non-Physician President of the American Burn Association
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Ingrid-Parry-Named-President-of-American-Burn-AssociationIngrid Parry, a physical therapist and researcher at Shriners Children’s Northern California, has been named president of the American Burn Association (ABA) for the 2022-2023 year.
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Remote Learning Tips From Our Physical and Occupational Therapists
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Remote-learning-tips-from-our-physical-and-occupational-therapistsWith our increasingly remote lives, it becomes necessary to emphasize ergonomics and proper body positioning while at home, and this is especially true with children.
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Shriners Children's Lexington Therapy Dog Chance Featured on 'The Wizard of Paws' TV Show
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Shriners-Childrens-Lexington-Adds-Pet-TherapyShriners Children's Lexington's therapy dog Chance relates to patients he visits in the prosthetics clinic because he also has a limb difference.
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Motion Analysis Centers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Motion-AnalysisThe specialists in Shriners Children’s motion analysis centers collect and analyze movement-related data, like gait analysis, to help treat children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders.
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Patient Story
Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Sisters-overcome-physical-differences-and-shine-on-the-track-fieldBayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.
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Patient Story
A Story of Strength and Hope: Mackenna’s Journey at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Mackenna-Hypochondroplasia-CareBorn with hypochondroplasia, Mackenna regained her mobility, confidence and spark thanks to the care she received from the staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada.
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Child Life Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Child-Life-ServicesChild life professionals at Shriners Children’s take pride in focusing on the "above and beyond" aspects of medical care for our patients. From procedure support to camps, they are ready to advocate for your family.
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Patient Story
Melissa's Journey: A Song of Strength and Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Melissa-Fibular-Deficiency-CareDiagnosed in her mother’s womb with fibular deficiency, a condition where one leg is shorter than the other because of a shortened fibula, Melissa has spent the past year undergoing treatment at Shriners Children’s Texas.
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Patient Story
Aitana’s Journey: Walking with Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aitana-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAt just 3 years old, Aitana had sustained an injury to her femur that left her with a noticeable leg length discrepancy.
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