Connor came to APEX NEURO after years of Multiple Sclerosis decline, including having foot drop for 5 years.

After experiencing foot drop progressively worsening over the last 5 years (due to Multiple Sclerosis decline) Laura's goal is to help Connor rebuild muscle control, getting to walking rehab. Spasticity can prevent the progress we want as it restricts range of motion and limits muscle control, so this is an important place to start. When we’re trying to re-establish control in certain muscles, we need that connection to be a strong and ‘clear’ as possible, so this foundational work is very important.

After making progress with spasticity, they turn the focus to foot drop. Connor hasn’t had control of his left foot for years and you can see how much this moment means to him when he’s able to work with the electricity to lift his foot (you can see this, and other foot-drop videos in our Foot Drop playlist on youtube @apexneuro).

Laura can then spend the rest of the intensive working on improving range of motion and muscle control in both the upper and lower body, to help in several different ways and to begin the work that Connor can do at home. Connor’s homework and a great intensive that happened in October when he revisited APEX NEURO meant that they were able to begin the process of walking. That video is on its way soon…