Stem Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy – Video

Posted: Published on January 28th, 2013

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Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQvyPQyO6hY



Stem Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
She is a known case of CP with history of full term normal delivery, with birth weight approximately 2.4 kg. But gradually as she grew parents noticed she had delayed motor milestones, so she was tested and diagnosed to have CP. Cause for it was suspected to be maternal TORCH infection during pregnancy. She has been on regular rehabilitation and has also had Botox injections twice. Neurologically, she is hypertonic and hyperreflexic. On examination: she has poor voluntary control of bilateral lower extremities, but near normal upper extremities voluntary control. But her grip is slightly poor. She has slurred speech and near normal bowel bladder control. She has fair oromotor control. Functionally, she needs assistance in all ADL and mobility. She is able to walk with AFOs for short distances. On WeeFIM she scores 57. After Stem Cell Therapy OT assessment: 1) Now able to walk with walker. Shifts weights of pelvis. 2) Stamina has increased. Exercise tolerance has increased. 3) Trunk balance has improved. 4) Now stepping is better, now lifts leg while stepping. 5) Standing without holding for about 50 counts. 6) Fear of falling has reduced. 7) Tightness in LL has reduced. 8) Catching ball is better. 9) Back extensor has improved. 10) Can come on bed without support of wall to get a thrust. 11) FIM improved from 60 to 65 secondary to bathing, dressing. 12) Now uses a potty seat over commode, sits independently. Assessment by Speech Therapist: 1) Loudness has improved. 2 ...

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