Brachial Plexus Injury

Children with brachial plexus injuries benefit from ongoing or periodic occupational therapy.

Therapy is used to monitor nerve re-innervation and maximize developmentally appropriate functional skills while limiting abnormal movement patterns.

Comprehensive multi-system evaluations address musculoskeletal and sensory status within a functional context.

A variety of treatment approaches and modalities are employed. Individual programs may incorporate kinesio taping, sensory input, support for normal scapulohumeral rhythm, splinting and/or scar management.

Family education regarding a developmentally appropriate home exercise program is incorporated into each session. The program is designed to maximize function related to the child’s specific neurological needs, using activities that are motivating to the individual.