8 years old, USA

Diagnosis

Summer was born premature and suffered head trauma in the birth canal causing a grade 4 bleed in her brain. At 17 months of age, she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy with Spastic Quadriplegia.

Condition Prior to Treatment

Prior to treatment, Summer was unable to stand independently. She had poor head and trunk control. Summer had limited movement in her left arm and hand. She had high muscle tone.

Treatment Received in China

Summer received IV and LP injections of donated umbilical cord blood stem cells along with physical therapy.

Condition Following Treatment

Following six weeks of treatment Summer’s parents identified several improvements or “things that she couldn’t do before that she’s able to do now.” Hyper-tonicity in her left hand and arm reduced significantly allowing her to control her motions in ways she never has before. During electro-wave therapy Summer began responding to sensation in her legs.

Summer’s neck strength improved significantly allowing her to keep her head up far longer than before. Her energy levels went up as well.