Case Study: coMra Therapy in Pediatric Rehabilitation Post-Surgery

Practitioner Background

• Dr. Deepak Sharan
• Orthopedic surgeon and rehabilitation specialist
• Runs hospital and clinics specializing in neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation in India

Study Overview

• 36 pediatric patients treated for pain with coMra therapy
• Age range: 4 to 23 years old
• Treatment duration: 1 to 4 weeks, depending on condition severity

Conditions Treated

1. Cerebral palsy
2. Clubbed foot
3. Spina bifida
4. Myofascial pain syndrome

Treatment Context

• Post-SEMLS (Single Event Multilevel Surgery) rehabilitation
• coMra therapy initiated after cast removal
• Used in conjunction with physiotherapy protocol

Treatment Outcomes

For all 36 cases:

1. Reduced pain
2. Reduced swelling
3. Reduced muscle stiffness and tightness
4. Increased range of motion
5. Decreased scar adhesion and tightness
6. Reduced hypersensitivity

Pain Assessment

• Method: Visual Analog Scale (0-10)
• Result: Significant reduction in all pain scores

Conclusion

coMra therapy is considered effective in a rehabilitation program for pediatric patients who have undergone surgery for various conditions including cerebral palsy.

Additional Notes

• coMra therapy helped reduce the need for pain medications post-surgery
• The treatment was integrated into the existing rehabilitation protocol

This case study highlights the potential of coMra therapy in managing post-surgical pain and improving rehabilitation outcomes in pediatric patients with various neuromusculoskeletal conditions.