Improvements have been more subtle but still seeing progress.
With N placebo and mind over matter is a huge contributor so it's nearly impossible to say how much has to do with her positive attitude changes and how much is mineral related. Perhaps there is a lot of attitude and some extra boost with the minerals.
In any case, she continues to appear stronger. She has done some longer unassisted standing from sitting position. She is also doing more long sitting (when prompted to make a conscious effort).
Placebo for E is unlikely. He doesn't understand what the minerals are for and probably doesn't even realize he is taking them. He too seems much stronger. What I am noticing is he is CHOOSING to sit up and with his feet in front of him (somewhere between long sitting and tailor-sitting) a whole lot. This has never been his preferred position, more so on his knees or 'w' sit. It has been pretty cool to watch.
His heal cords and hamstrings don't necessarily seem any looser, which is a bummer. He has not regressed but progress hasn't continued to the point where N's was when hers released, yet. He seems like he may have just had a growth spurt, if so, that would explain it, but I haven't had time or energy to keep track with measurements.(and we are both currently sick)
We will keep moving forward, soon to be adding whole body vibration therapy, and will consider possibly increasing his daily trace mineral intake to 15ml 2x/daily.
Whole body vibration and cerebral palsy: a systematic review
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