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Condition
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease of the immune system in children that causes long-lasting joint swelling or stiffness. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of JIA at Shriners Children's is key.
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Condition
Pressure Injuries
A pressure injury is damaged skin typically over a bony area or medical device. People with decreased sensation or who can’t reposition themselves are at greater risk. We treat with dressings, negative pressure therapy and surgery.
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Service
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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News
Now Accepting New Patients for Rehabilitation Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/04/Community-Therapy-ReferralsIt’s now easier than ever to schedule an appointment for physical, occupational and speech therapy at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.
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News
Back to the Field
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Back-to-the-FieldShriners Children’s sports medicine collaborates across the system.
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News
Hospital Staff Find Creative Solution to COVID-19 Limitations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Hospital-staff-find-creative-solution-to-COVID-19-limitationsEvery year, the Portland Shriners Hospital hosts an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) camp for patients who receive speech therapy services. The team of speech-language pathologists invites patients and families to a week-long event serving communication-specific needs in a group sett...
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Podcast
Gait Analysis in Children and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Gait-Analysis-in-Children-and-Osteogenesis-ImperfectaPodcast with Dr. Peter Smith on Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and how motion analysis helps orthopedic care.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Microsomia Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-Craniofacial-Microsomia-ResearchPodcast with Dr. Chad Purnell on Craniofacial Microsomia and his joint Shriners Children’s/Georgia Tech research grant.
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Podcast
Genomics and Precision Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/10/Genomics-and-Precision-MedicineOur genomics research may provide breakthrough medical care for specific childhood conditions.
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Podcast
Bravery Ladder Tool to Address Medical Anxiety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/12/Bravery-Ladder-Tool-to-Address-Medical-AnxietyPodcast with Catherine McClellan, Ph.D., discussing psychological support for children experiencing anxiety while receiving medical care.