Re: Botox, additional uses..cerebral palsy and MS
My daughter is an Orthotist and Prosthetist. When working as an Orthotist she has to cast limbs of patients with Cerebal Palsy etc to make splints to help to straighten them etc. So apparently Botox is used to loosen the spasm so that the limb can be as straight as possible when they do a cast for it. Those patients are also affected like us by stress and just going into hospital for this can trigger off very tight spasms. I am not sure how long the Orthotist has to wait for the Botox to take effect though. And am still not able to answer your question about whether or not it is a form of Dystonia. I don't think so though, but I am no expert.
Pippa..proud of her daughter. And her son too! (just in case he reads this!)
Re: Botox, additional uses..cerebral palsy and MS
Thank you , Pippa. I had no idea these patients also received botox to help their spasms? I hope more people will post on this subject to enlighten us.
Re: Botox, additional uses..cerebral palsy and MS
Pippa,
What a rewarding occupation for your daughter. Interesting, also. You should be proud-of both son and daughter(in case he is reading) :-)
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