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What kind of doctor gives Botox to a five year old?Chances are, if the child has cerebral palsy, then the doctor would be a specialist at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.Our researchers have developed a treatment for cerebral palsy using injections of Botox, a well known muscle relaxant, at very specific points in the child’s arms and legs. In combination with surgery and physiotherapy, this loosens tight and spastic muscles, so children with cerebral palsy can walk more normally. In fact, they can do a lot more normally, like eat, dress, play, even take up karate. Considering there is no known cure for cerebral palsy, this is a great leap forward. And it couldn’t have been without research. Research from our gait laboratory has been pivotal, using high tech equipment to measure how disabled children, walk, and high tech staff to work out how to help them walk better. Is this research important? Put yourself in their shoes. |
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