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Treatment
Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.
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Podcast
Helmet Therapy for Babies
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2024/01/Helmet-Therapy-for-BabiesMarisa Foss, MSN, APN, CPNP, and India Jacobson, CPO, discuss head shape concerns in newborn babies, the evaluation of, and treatments available.
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Patient Story
Heads Up – Helmet Therapy Success at Shriners Children's Chicago
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Helmet-Therapy-SuccessBenjamin was just 3 months old when his parents noticed he was favoring one side of his head, turning it to one side more than the other.
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Specialty
Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-Rehabilitation-and-TherapyShriners Children's pediatric rehabilitation program and therapy services support your child physically, developmentally and emotionally with individualized plans of care.
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Service
Speech Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Speech-TherapyThe speech therapy services available to patients at Shriners Children’s benefit children from birth through adolescence who have difficulties with communication and swallowing.
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Service
Armeo Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Armeo-TherapyArmeo Therapy at Shriners Children’s provides patients with lost or restricted motor function in their upper extremities an opportunity to use a unique rehabilitation tool that embraces the whole arm, from shoulder to hand, during therapy.
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Podcast
Recreational Therapy and Child Life
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Recreational-Therapy-and-Child-LifePodcast to help you prepare your child for hospital visits, plus info on adaptive sports and art therapy.
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Service
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy helps children improve mobility, strength, stamina and balance in a safe, supportive environment.
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Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/CraniofacialShriners Children’s teams of specialists treat the physical, social, emotional and developmental challenges of craniofacial conditions like cleft palate to help children live full, healthy lives.
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Service
Pet Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Pet-TherapyShriners Children’s pet therapy program provides another component to our wrap-around care that our doctors cannot prescribe. Dogs, cats, bunnies and other outgoing animals spread joy to our patients daily.
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