Erykah’s Story: Regaining Mobility After Brain Hemorrhage and Cardiac Arrest
Physical and occupational therapy has helped Erykah achieve a measure of mobility after a devastating occurrence robbed her of all independence.
Center for Rehabilitation Patient Stories
Every person on your child’s team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. Team members help children with strength, range of motion, everyday tasks, speech skills, emotional coping and more.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Outpatient Occupational & Physical Therapy Services
Connective Tissue Clinic Therapy for Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Andrew, Alexa and Spencer’s Story
Three siblings have a disorder that allows their joints extend beyond the normal range. Specialized physical and occupational therapy at CHOP helps them stay active without harming themselves.
Morgan’s Story: Overcoming Brain Injury After Ischemic Stroke
After just a year of care from CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program, 16-year-old Morgan has regained her ability to speak and is back to doing the sports she loves.
Amputated Hands and Feet: Chase's Story
Because of a life-threatening infection, Chase’s hands and feet were amputated when he was 3. Today he’s playing soccer and learning to play the drums.
Brandon’s Story: Limb Amputation after a Traumatic Injury
Despite efforts to save his toes, Brandon required an amputation. With help from experts at CHOP, he’s back playing his favorite sports.
Resistance to Eating New Foods: Shane and Nicholas’ Story
Twins, Shane and Nicholas, used to resist eating new foods. Now 3, they’re eating a variety of foods thanks to the Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Center.
Chewing and Swallowing Problems: Noah’s Story
Noah, 4, used to have serious problems with chewing and swallowing solid food. Now he’s eating a balanced diet and is on track to be feeding himself.
Fear of Eating Solid Foods: Gracie’s Story
The Martha Escoll Lubeck Feeding and Swallowing Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has helped Gracie overcome her fear of eating solid foods.
Burns, Amputation and Rehabilitation: Sammy's Story
At age 2, Sammy suffered burns over 50 percent of his body, requiring many procedures, including amputation of both of his lower legs. He has come a long way in the eight years since he began working with CHOP's rehabilitation team.