Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg spasticity in children and teens ages 2 and older, including those with cerebral palsy. The treatment, which reduces spasticity by blocking nerve signaling, was previously shown to effectively improve muscle tone and movement ability in children.

If you missed me last week, I had an in-office procedure and received Botox injections. I was, and still am, feeling pretty worn out since, something that hasn’t usually happened to me. But, alas, here we are. A week later, I’m tired and sore, but I’m doing…

A single injection of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) significantly improves the ability of children with cerebral palsy to achieve their functional goals, according to a study published in the Journal of Child Neurology.