Treating Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy

Published 2019-08-27
Dr. Judy Gooch, a rehabilitation doctor talks about treating spasticity in people who have cerebral palsy. Treating spasticity can improve function and quality of life in people who have cerebral palsy.

All Comments (21)
  • @cyonpryce2493
    I have been living with CP and recently decided to get out my shell create a channel to share my experience. Howver, your videos has brought so much light to it all. #great
  • I wish I could find a doc like you. I'm 54 and my balance has taken a drive lol.
  • @rebecatacy307
    Thank you for your very helpful videos. With Covid-19, we were not able to send nursing students to rehabilitation facilities to observe rehabilitation techniques with patients. Your videos helped us to be able to include visualization of the typical conditions they may have seen, had they been able to observe in person.
  • @israalawadh7113
    Mashallah that’s was more than enough for me , my 1 years boy has grade 2 polymicrogyria in his brain doctors said that he might be the only person in Kuwait with this diagnosis.it caused him spastic cp in his limbs while he control his head mildly , still can’t sit on his own . I really wish we could come to you whatever the cost
  • @PathfinderARA
    I don't know Dr. Gooch, but I like her common sense approach in treating spasticity. I have cerebral palsy myself, and over the course of my life I have learned each one of us are completely different. Some of us respond better to different treatments. Therefore, doctors and therapists often need to think out of the box. It's like putting together a patchwork blanket with lots of different therapies and medicines coming together. The ultimate goal should be functionality leading to independence.
  • @nooralalawi6453
    I'm a physio student who's doing a research about CP treatments and this video helped me a lot, thank u so much keep doing your videos
  • My daughter has mild CP. She has undergone abductor release and hamstring lengthening. She is now taking baclofen and is using AFO. This video helps me understand her condition better. I hope that you would be able to see her one day. It may be impossible as we are located in the Philippines and has no means of going to your area.
  • @handeb8847
    Spasticity is getting difficult to manage as you grow up..your spasticity level may be increase.contractures and deformities may make your walking harder.weight management is a part of life.you avoid putting on weight too much because your weakness of leg muscles..Stay active as much as possible.Do not give up ..keep on exercising..
  • i have mild cerebral palsy im 24 and ive had all kinds of surgery and afos thourgh out the years my legs hurt a lot even with all of the treatment ive had
  • Doc good day for you nice explanation I have my adopted daughter can I ask you is their a risk or side effect for too long to use of this baclofen for spastic cerebralpalsy she is 14 year old already
  • @Racer1991
    Mam can you plz tell me .I will send you the xray of the baby .plz..and tell me how can we treat her ...
  • @yilongmusk9665
    I am 19 and have a wrist contracture due to Cerebral palsy,I also had one in my legs that was lengthened,is someone most likely able to regain wrist mobility and fluidity in that hand through surgery ?
  • @Light-so2sj
    My son is 9 months old and he can stand on his legs wuth assistance for 1 min even though his neck muscles are a little bit weak. Do you think (medicaly) he can walk normally when he do physical therapy?
  • Hi . My son is premature 30weeker he is 13 months old and have stiff legs. He sits with a bit bow legs to keep in balance. How would be his future in matters of walking? I am very worried. Thnx for your answer
  • @chamamuwowo6571
    I can't afford all that medication or pumps but I will continue with physiotherapy. That's what is currently available in my country.
  • can i ask who know a doctor can help my eldest sister..shes going 51 on augost 2020..our problem she always make pipi..it almost 8 used short getting wet a day because she cannot control her pipi..
  • Ur right maam My son 6 year old Having this problem He is c.p child Fits are also Coming So pls tell What i do...
  • @Racer1991
    Mam ,,,Can I send you the Xray of the baby and can you tell me whether she will be able to walk ..coz she is healthy but difficult to walk ..