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of the body’s muscles. . What causes this damage? A National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (N1NDS) study found that in most cases of CP, no direct cause for the damage could be found. In other words, cerebral palsy is a result of the brain not properly communicating with the muscles because the brain has been damaged for one reason or another.
Documentation now exists that clearly shows that HBO therapy can dramatically improve some CP symptoms. For example, a study in Brazil revealed a 50 percent reduction in spasticity of 94 percent (218 patients) of patients involved in the study. Improvements have also been seen with vision, hearing, and speech.
Upon Sidney’s return home and, in the following months, there were noticeable improvements in many aspects. She showed better head control and her trunk was more stabilized. This allowed her to use her power chair with more confidence. These improvements
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