Fighting Joey: What Do We See...........................

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

What Do We See...........................

It has been 20 days since we left on our journey. We have 5 days to go until we head home. Joey has received 2 IV injections and 3 spinal injections so far. He has one more spinal on Friday. The big question asked is "Have you seen any improvements?' It will take 3-6 months to see the complete results from the Stem Cell therapy. However we have seen some small improvements. Joey seems to be focusing more. He has actually tracked our fingers a dozen times or so. His legs are also looser. He seems to have more control of them. He bends his knees and keeps them bent while relaxing. He also now uses his feet to push off the ground to move him around. Also this morning when he was waking up and stretching, he brought his arms over his head to stretch. He has never purposefully lifted his arms over his head. I didn't think his body was capable of even do that. So these are the improvements we have seen so far. I can now only imagine what we will see in 6 months from now.

Two weeks after we get home, Joey starts a three week intensive neuro suit session at the NAPA Center. This will really test Joey's physical improvements.

I am very excited about what is to come. I already can't wait to come back again to China. BUT, for right now, it is time to come home. 5 more days to go.

Bye for now.

1 comment:

Gayle said...: AMAZING that you have seen changes already!!!

Cousin Gayle; August 25, 2009 at 8:52 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.

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