Neurosuit therapy progress

Since he recovered from his bout of illnesses in early June, we’ve been slowly increasing the frequency and intensity of his Neurosuit physiotherapy. We started with just an hour a week, then an hour and a half once a week, then twice a week, thrice a week, and this week it’ll be 5 days a week.


I’m very thankful that we’re seeing good progress. The Neurosuit and the therapist are amazing! Thanks Fezia & Adnan! His muscles are strengthening, his balance is improving, and his stride is lengthening.

Last evening and this evening again, he walked the short balance beam all by himself. He needed to walk it holding my hand for two rounds, by the third round he could walk it without holding my hand. He needed encouragement and reminding to find his balance before taking the next step. He did side walking instead of forward walking, but I think it’s a matter of time before he can walk it like a normal kid. As it is, it’s a great achievement for him!

Yesterday, he also managed to take a few steps on the crash mattress without falling. Again, that’s a first! I'm so happy.

With these improvements, his confidence is also growing. A few days ago, I had changed the little obstacle course at home, and he wants to use it out of his own initiative which means he's gained confidence even though it's more challenging now.

His little course starts with a step up of about 4" high, an 11" gap, a step up of 7", then a straight path to a few more step ups with smaller gaps to a photocopier paper box, then move on to the trampoline (he cant jump properly yet), then the crash mattress, and finally a short balance beam. I've put some mattresses vertically up so he wont hurt himself if he bumps into the wall.

This step up is 7" high. From the floor he can step up onto it without help.

If possible, I’ll try to maintain it at 5 times a week. It’ll mean a reshuffling of my routines again, but that’s nothing compared to all the effort he puts in! It’s really hard work for him to strengthen various muscles and to improve his stamina. I’m so proud of him.