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physiatrist?

thefuturemrskudlathefuturemrskudla member
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DS's PT asked whether we'd seen a physiatrist, and we haven't, but I'm thinking about making an appt.

Has anyone's child seen a physiatrist?  For what purpose, and what did s/he do for your child?  I'd appreciate anyone's input.   

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    ToastieSimonsToastieSimons member
    We see one for DS.  he has severe hypertonia.  The dr gave us baclofen and is going to keep an eye on his muscles.  to make sure he never needs a few botox injections to help develop the opposing ones. 
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    Florak8Florak8

    We like ours a lot. They don't diagnose, but they monitor muscle development. Ours always checks for  hyperextension in DS' joints, etc. He is also the one to prescribe his leg braces, etc.

     

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