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Posts About Therapeutic Recreation

Posted by: Kristin J. Greenlee, MA, CTRS on Jul 10, 2025

What if recovery could include fun, laughter, and play? Therapeutic Recreation helps children heal and grow through activities they love—like sports, music, art, and nature. Discover how TR brings joy and purpose to the recovery journey.

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Healing Burn Injuries with Recreational Therapy

Burn injuries can be the result of an accident or unsafe behaviors. Leisure is a crucial way to help your child heal after a burn injury. Leisure outlets are any activities your child enjoys that are safe, legal, and healthy and are a key part of childhood development.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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