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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Hamstring

i have a 4 year old boy with spastic cerebral palsy, hes super tight in his hamstrings, nothing is helping him it seems. weve done castings, ground reaction afos and other slpints etc. his knees are inwards and it seems like his hips are starting to do the same. i do not know what to do or where to go....
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Consult a physiatrist (a doctor specialised in pain and rehab) and get evaluated. He might require drugs like baclofen or other muscle relaxants.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Hamstring

Hello, Consult a physiatrist (a doctor specialised in pain and rehab) and get evaluated. He might require drugs like baclofen or other muscle relaxants. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician