There are two well-established treatment options for spasticity disorders Botox® and Dysport®.

Botox® is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent that reduces the rigidity of muscles or unwanted spasms in a specific muscle.  Botox® is injected in small amounts into the spastic or stiff muscles.  The injection stops the signal between the nerve and the muscle, relaxing the muscle and reducing stiffness.  Botox® only affects the muscles that are injected and once the muscles are relaxed, therapists are able to stretch the muscles and stimulate normal growth.

Dysport® is a type of medication that is also injected into the muscles affected by spasticity. This temporarily blocks the signals that cause muscles to tighten and contract. Dysport® is an injection that the physician will do, lasting up to 20 weeks.

Only physicians or nurse practitioners can submit a referral.

If your child is being followed by NEO Kids Children's Treatment Centre, your physiotherapist or occupational therapist from the CTC can also refer you to the clinic.
 

 Provider Referrals

Healthcare providers can find our NEO Kids & Family Central Intake eReferral Form on the Ocean Healthmap.

For assistance, please call NEO Navigation, central intake team at 705-523-7120.

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• Dysport for children with spasticity