Spastic Gait Treatment in India

Pari Miller, a 58-year-old high school...

Pari Miller, a 58-year-old high school art teacher, had always been active, but for the past two years, she noticed a growing stiffness and awkwardness in her right leg. It began as a slight drag of her foot, making her trip on curbs. Over time, her right knee would lock, and her foot would scissor inward, forcing her to walk with a pronounced, jerky limp. She felt self-conscious in the hallways at school, and her beloved weekend hikes became impossible. Her primary doctor referred her to a neurologist, Dr. Evans, who diagnosed her with a spastic gait secondary to a small, previously undetected stroke. Dr. Evans recommended a comprehensive treatment plan starting with targeted physical therapy and a trial of oral muscle relaxants. When these provided only modest relief, they proceeded with a series of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) injections into the overactive muscles of her calf and thigh. The procedure itself was quick, done in the clinic with a fine needle. While initially anxious, Pari found the discomfort minimal. Over the next two weeks, the stiffness melted away. Combined with intensive physiotherapy, she regained a smoother, safer stride. Emotionally, she moved from a place of frustration and fear of losing her independence to one of profound relief and reclaimed confidence. She's back to walking the school corridors with ease and is planning a gentle coastal walk with friends.