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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
Chasing Dreams One Dance at a Time – Abbey’s Amazing Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Abbey-Cerebral-Palsy-CareWith support from Shriners Children’s Chicago, Abbey went from therapy to dance, cheer and advocacy.
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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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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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News
Confidence in Motion: Highlighting Patients' Power Through Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/11/Shriners-Childrens-Boston-Physical-Therapy-SpotlightShriners Children’s Boston is spotlighting our physical therapy team to highlight the important contributions they make to patient care.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/SpokanePediatric specialty care for children throughout Washington and beyond
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