Cerebral Palsy In Children – Innovative Intervention Evaluated

Editor's Choice Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 15 Mar 2012 - 10:00 PDT

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Lauren's mother, Sandy Tierney, said:

The pump's delivers a small amount of baclofen - a medication obtained from a mammalian neurotransmitter acid - into the spinal fluid giving Lauren the consistent muscle tone she needs, in order to go about her daily activities more comfortably and quickly, whereas injections and pills wore off or caused fatigue.

Lauren explains, as relayed by her mother:

"I don't have to take the pill any more, and then I can have breakfast quicker. It helps me get up the stairs more easily, and I'm not so tight."

Benedict is currently researching how the baclofen pump and subsequent treatments affect, health, well being, care, functioning and participation in home and community life for individuals suffering with cerebral palsy and their caregivers.

Cerebral palsy is one of the most prevalent congenital disorders of childhood.

According to Benedict, a lot of resources are being put into supporting children who receive these interventions by health care providers to know that the baclofen pump is effective is vital.

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Cerebral Palsy In Children - Innovative Intervention Evaluated