Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury Treament in Montreal

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If your child has suffered an Obstetric Brachial Plexus injruy, an experienced pediatric physiotherapist at Active Solution Physiotherapy Verdun will develop a treatment plan specifically for your your child. Call now to book your appointment: (514) 767-6858.

What is an Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (OBPI)?

The Brachial Plexus is a network of nerves that stems from the neck and travels down the shoulder. OBPI refers to injury to the Brachial Plexus that occurs during birth, it can also be known as Newborn Brachial Plexus Palsy.

What are some risk factors for OBPI?

Birth weight greater than 4.5kg (10 lbs)
Difficult delivery of shoulder
Difficult vaginal delivery
Breech birth
Diabetes during pregnancy

How can you tell if your child has OBPI?

The most obvious sign that there is an injury to the Brachial is if your one of your child's arm appears paralyzed and doesn't move like the other.

How can physiotherapy help with my child’s OBPI?

Children can be seen by an experienced Active Solution Physiotherapy Verdun pediatric physiotherapist in the weeks, months or years after the initial injury. With a thorough examination of your child's active and passive arm movements, the current level of function can be determined and limitations can be dealt with. In the first few weeks following the injury, the arm should be protected, but gentle range of motion exercises can be done to keep the joints healthy. The primary goal in physiotherapy is to regain arm movement and strength so that your child can participate in activities without limitation.

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Physiotherapist

Kalem Kachur, Pht., Dip. MDT.

Make an appointment now for your child with our pediatric physiotherapists in Montreal (Verdun): (514) 767-6858 or fill in the form on our Contact Us page if you would like us to call you