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Aquatic Pool Therapy

Aqua therapy is done in a special pool—it’s like pool PT. Aquatic therapy can help kids improve abilities and practice skills.
Tests and Treatments

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

At Gillette we offer evaluations and therapy for children who might benefit from augmentative and alternative communication devices.
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Bone Density Scan (DXA)

A DXA bone density scan measures the amount of calcium in certain parts of a child’s bone, showing the density and strength of the bones.
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Botulinum Toxin and Phenol (Injected Spasticity Medications)

Botulinum toxin injections and phenol injections are used in the treatment of spasticity, which is usually an effect of cerebral palsy.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

Cleft lip and palate surgery can help kids who have unilateral or bilateral cleft lip or palate. Learn about these procedures at Gillette Children’s.
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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan

Kids who have thinking and learning disabilities might need a low dose CT scan to diagnose and treat their complex condition.
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Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)

CIMT therapy uses a cast to help strengthen an arm or hand on one side of the body. CIMT is sometimes called constraint induced therapy or CI therapy.
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Corpus Callosotomy

A corpus callosotomy is a surgical treatment for epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic condition that causes recurrent seizures in children and adults.

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CranioCap® Orthosis

The Gillette CranioCap is a baby helmet that can be used in plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome treatment. The CranioCap can improve baby head shape.
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Craniosynostosis Surgery (Cranial Vault Remodeling)

Cranial vault remodeling is a surgery to correct craniosynostosis, creating a more normal head shape and giving a child’s brain room to grow.
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Craniotomy

A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain.

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

DBS uses an implanted device in the abdomen or chest and a brain neurostimulator to block neurons that cause uncontrolled movement in conditions like dystonia.
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