CHILDREN with cerebral palsy are undergoing botox treatment in Geelong as part of a program to relax their muscles and aid movement. Drysdale youngster Rylan McFadyen, 5, has enjoyed amazing results since starting the treatment. Rylan, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two, is one of 25 children in the region enjoying the benefits of the program, which started at the McKellar Centre in February.
Rylan has had two injections of botulinum toxin, commonly known as botox, in his legs to correct a problem with his feet that makes it difficult for him to walk.
Combined with regular treatment, fibreglass supports and exercises to stimulate movement, the injections have made a huge difference to Rylan's life by helping to lengthen the muscles in his legs and reducing pain at night.
"After the botox, he walks a lot better and it keeps his feet flatter when he's walking," Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service regional co-ordinator Therese Clark said.
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