Personal Stories
Brian's Story
Born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP), Brian did not let his disability rule his life. But, as he grew older, he found his muscles were becoming stiffer. Brian was certain he could accomplish a lot more, but knew he needed to address his severe spasticity first.
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Kaleigh's Story
To treat her severe spasticity, Kaleigh tried a year of injection therapy and casting, but didn't get the relief she hoped for. Her mother, Julie, asked Kaleigh's doctor about ITB TherapySM.
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Alexis's Story
When Alexis attempted to write, spasticity prevented her from making a single mark on a piece of paper. When she tried to speak, spasticity constricted her voice. Oral medications and injection therapy made her feel awful without relieving her spasticity.
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Ali's Story
At 14 months old, Ali was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP). As she grew, Ali's parents noticed increasing spasticity. "I worried that I would break an arm or a leg when I dressed her," Debby says.
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Nick's Story
Nick has always been determined to walk independently. Despite physical therapy, his severe spasticity worsened. Nick's mother, Eve, talked with his therapists, who recommended ITB Therapy.
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Last updated: 16 Mar 2009
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