Fighting Joey: First Day of Suit Therapy.

Monday, August 4, 2008

First Day of Suit Therapy.

Today was Joey's first day of Neuro suit therapy. He wasn't put in the suit today. The therapist just did an evaluation. We were there for a couple of hours, then went to his HBOT. It was a long day for him and me. This has been his first therapy since June. He fell asleep as soon as he hit the car and then was very fussy the rest of the day. He couldn't get enough water and ate tons. Today showed me how busy and difficult it is going to be for Joey the next few weeks. We will be on the road at 6am and won't get home till about 6p. He'll do great though. I'll keep you updated and will post pics and videos over the next few days.

3 comments:

Suzanne said...: You go Joey. Whatever it takes no matter what.

We are all so proud of you and your Mommy. We love you.; August 5, 2008 at 7:12 AM
bright steps forward said...: What a brave boy and wonderful parents. We wish you the best!; August 5, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Gayle said...: Hope the first week of therapy went well!!!!

All the hard work will pay off.

Love,
Cousin Gayle; August 8, 2008 at 9:22 PM

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NeuroSuit Therapy

NeuroSuit Therapy is an intensive therapy program. You can read more about them by clicking the link above.

Accomplishments: Joey has gained his head and trunk control, learned to sit, crawl, bare weight on his arms and legs. He began talking during NeuroSuit Therapy. He has made more progress during this therapy then any other Physical or Occupational therapy he has done.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

I take Joey to the NAPA Center in Los Angeles 2x/wk, 2 hrs each time. The NAPA Center is also where Joey does his NeuroSuit Therapy. The therapist here are the best. They keep him stretched, loosened and continue teaching him how to work his body.

Tomatis Therapy

This therapy is a listening therapy. Classical music is played at different decipels to train his ear muscles to contract and expand with different sounds.

Accomplisments: He became more grounded, more centered. His eyes focus more and he is much more relaxed. His fime motor skills have also improved.

AIAHP

This is a home program specifically designed for Joey. You can click on the click above to read more about them. This program allows me to work with Joey at home. It compliments the therapy done at the NAPA Center.

Equestrian Therapy

Horse Back Riding. Accomplishments: He has gained incredible trunk control. Click the link for more information.

HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

This is an hour session where Joey is put in a chamber that supplies him 100% oxygen under pressure. The oxygen penetrates deep into his major organs which increases blood supply. The link will give you more information on the center I take him to.

Accomplishments: Lessen his tone. He has regained his eyesight somewhat. He also has improved cognitively.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on the therapies.

Cranial Sacral Therapy

This is appro. a 20-45 minute therapy. The best way for me to describe it is it is like chiropractic, nothing is being cracked. The doctor is adjusting your body to get the spinal fluid moving freely through the spinal cord to the brain and to unclog any blocks due to the injury.

Stem Cell Therapy

Joey underwent stem cell therapy in China in August 2009. He received 6 injections. 2 IV and 4 Spinal. You can read all about the therapy on Joey's blog or click the title link for information on the company we went through.

Accupressure

Electric Wave Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Massage Therapy

Monday, August 4, 2008

First Day of Suit Therapy.

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