Fighting Joey: Go-Go Juice - Day 4 in Costa Rica

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Go-Go Juice - Day 4 in Costa Rica

Today Joey was scheduled for his first injection of go-go juice (stem cells).

Joey had a rough night last night. He didn't sleep well, which means I didn't sleep well. He then continued to be fussy all day.

At 9am he started with his ABM session which lasted an hour. I have already seen changes in Joey with just the 2 sessions he has had. Joey's body is normally in extension (meaning every inch is extended). Since the 2 ABM sessions, Joey is bringing himself into flexion more. For Joey this is a great thing.

Joey, Brock's Daddy Al and I ventured to the market when Joey was done with his session. It is about 1/4 mile away. The markets here are just the same as the ones in the states. Then back to the hotel to gather the rest of the gang and off to lunch at Rosti Pollo. After lunch we headed to the ICM cl

inic for his 1st injection of go-go juice. First it was Makenzies turn, then Brock and then Joey. Joey moved so much, we had to lay him down on the table and I had to lay across his body to hold him still. He continued to be fussy the rest of the day. I changed 4 poopy diapers and he finally calmed down around 6p. We hung outside with our friends until bedtime.

Joey, Makenzie and Brock parked in Handicap parking.

Tomorrow will be the same schedule as today, but hopefully not with a fussy kid.

Time for be, I am exhausted.

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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