Site Search

Treatment

Physical Therapy

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy

Physical 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.

patient with prosthetic legs and therapist

Treatment

Physical Therapy with an External Fixator

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-Fixator

Physical 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.

patient wearing external fixator, physician

Patient Story

Hannah Reaches Exciting Milestones in Her Physical Therapy

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Hannah-Reaches-Exciting-Milestones

After a tragic accident, Hannah makes huge strides in therapy with her determination and positive attitude.

Patient Story

With Bracing and Physical Therapy, Katie's Scoliosis Improves

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Katies-Story

Katie's spine curvature has reduced to a healthy level thanks to bracing and physical therapy.

Patient Story

From Donor to Dad

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dad

The 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...

Specialty

Rheumatology

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Rheumatology

Shriners Children's provides a wide range of treatment and services for rheumatic diseases. Everything from testing, imaging, splinting and surveys, to rehabilitation is available at many locations.