Fighting Joey: My Therapies

Friday, December 12, 2008

My Therapies

I get asked all the time about Joey's therapies. I added a sidebar that lists the therapies Joey has done and is currently doing.

I am currently researching Stem Cell therapy for Joey. Many kids with the same injury as Joey has had this procedure and has improved greatly. SCT is where they take stem cells either from a fetus, umbilical cord or born marrow and transplant into Joey through IV. This helps create new cells in Joeys brain. I have been researching for a few months now. The therapy cost more than I have ever spent on therapy (approx. $15,000-$35,000, no including travel expenses). It is an amazing therapy and I believe it is worth every cent. Although I still have a couple more months worth of research to do.

Hope everyone has a very Happy and Healthy Holiday.

3 comments:

Suzanne said...: You know that we saved Rex's umbilical cord blood when he was born, maybe that could be used for Joey. Just thinking.; December 12, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Gayle said...: It's really informative for all of us following Joey's progress to understand what his therapies are.....

I don't know anything about stem cell therapy, but have heard great results are possible.

Cousin Gayle; December 14, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Anonymous said...: it's been a while since i checked in. so glad to hear that joey is progressing and we wish you the very best over this holiday season!

mary in vegas
(friend of cousin gayle); December 15, 2008 at 7:04 AM

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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

Friday, December 12, 2008

My Therapies

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