We are back for our second round of intense physical therapy at the Kenny Rogers Child Center in Sikeston. First I would like to say thank you to those who have contributed financially to Christian's therapy programs like this. We appreciate all you make possible for him!
This week Christian is just trying to get used to working on using his body correctly. He received botox injections and another type called a phenol block in muscles in his legs. Basically it helps his muscles relax, instead of staying contracted all of the time. He gets used to standing, sitting, walking incorrectly with those muscles that are pulling in the wrong places or too hard and then when they are released he kind of has to relearn to do things correctly. That's what he's doing while we are here. That's the easiest way for me to explain things. So he is not taking as many steps as he was last week but now he's learning to take them using the correct technique (or muscles). The first week is a little more difficult to watch because it kinda seems like 2 steps forward and 4 back. Everything is hard for him but i know that this is all going to help him.
The device on his legs that he has on during walking is new and he's trying to get used to it. It keeps him lined up the way he should be. It's great to spend time here with my parents and granny!
*the pics are from the Laci's Hope 5k race. My group of friends who have children with special needs turned out for this. We had lots of fun. So what if it took an hour to walk 3 miles. Also eric got 3rd in his age group. That pic is of them putting his medal on Christian.
2 comments:
Go Christian, go!!! Your ALL doing a great job. It's amazing the difference in him after botox. Enjoy your time with your family but we miss you both already!
Way to go Christian!!!!! He is working so hard and looks great! Love you guys...the Parks fam
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