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News
Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Overtraining-in-the-Pediatric-AthleteOvertraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.
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News
Shriners Children’s Dietitians Understand the Unique Nutritional Needs of Children with Burn Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Shriners-Childrens-DietitiansShriners Children’s dietitians understand the unique nutritional needs of children with burn injuries.
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The Important Role of Nutrition During Recovery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Nutrition-During-RecoveryThere are many factors involved in the healing process, and nutrition is one to not overlook.
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News
COVID-19: Visiting the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/COVID-19-Visiting-the-Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-HospitalThe health and safety of patients, families and staff is our highest priority at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City. COVID-19 (coronavirus) has changed how we do some things. But we are still here, providing the most amazing care anywhere.
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News
Shriners Children’s Anesthesiologist Sundeep Tumber Conducts Groundbreaking Opioid Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Research-Spotlight-Sports-MedicineThe doctor hopes to standardize prescriptions and track patient use post-operatively via an app.
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Provider
Kari A. Leifheit, PT
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Kari-A-Leifheit-PT-83130Kari A. Leifheit, PT specializes in Physical Therapy.
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Condition
Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Condition
Symbrachydactyly
A rare congenital hand defect in which the fingers are abnormally short and webbed or conjoined. The bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the hand are usually affected.
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Condition
Syndactyly Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SyndactylyHaving syndactyly, also known as webbed fingers or toes, isn't rare. But the way award-winning physicians at Shriners Children's treat the condition is.
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Condition
Ulnar/Radial Deficiencies
Ulnar/radial deficiencies cause a hand to appear bent at an angle, towards either the thumb or little finger. Shriners Children's goal is to improve the hand’s function and appearance.