United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hi,

It looks like we will be moving to Houston within the next couple of months due to my husband's job. My biggest concern with a quick move is finding the right therapists and care for Evan, ROPBPI, who just turned 2 years old as of Thursday. I would love to hear from parents in Houston re: OT's, PT's and Water Therapists.

What type of benefits/services does TX have for children with BPI? Right now Evan is getting PT and OT through California Children's Services.

Having gone throught a relocation only one and a half years ago and really struggling to find decent therapists, I am hoping we can have a smoother transition this time. If anyone has some info they can share I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Sema
smendelman@yahoo.com

sema, try this site to give you all the information for services in Texas, or at least how to get it

http://www.nichcy.org

I take Dillon to TCH for therapy. We live in Sugar Land and we go to their clinic in Sugar Land, they have several in the area. Kirtsen is Dillon's OT and she is GREAT! Their are a few people I have met that do aqua therapy at a local pool here in Sugar Land as well. We are not currently doing that because my husband's job keeps him gone on 6 week rotations.

We see Dr Nath for his injury and WE LOVE HIM!

If you need phone numbers, directions, ANYTHING. Just let me know. We moved here about 3 years ago and I really enjoy living here, I think you will like it.

Thank you so much to the both of you for the information you shared. It gives me a starting point.

Dillon's mom, I'm glad to hear you enjoy living in Houston. So far the feedback has been very positive from several families. It must have something to do with the southern hospitality : )

Thanks again,
Sema
smendelman@yahoo.com

Dillon's mom, my name is Michelle and me and my family are going to be moving to Texas in a few months from N.J. We don't know anyone down there and we were going to post something to find people in Texas, to maybe meet new people. We are looking in your area and others. Please e-mail me so we can talk a little more about everything. My e-mail is sqeeky23@optonline.net. I check my e-mail every other day or so, but please e-mail us so we can talk.

Michelle and Dan Glynn

Michelle:

You didn't mention where you were moving in Texas, but we have a new BPI support group here in North Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding area). Our first picnic last year was really well-attended, and everybody is very friendly. We'd love to meet you if you and your family move into this area!

Here is the website if you want to check it out:
http://www.dfwbpi.com/

And let me tell you as a fellow Texas transplant, it's great down here!

Take care,
Janet

Janet,
Do you know if there a BPI support group in Houston, too?

You are soooo lucky. My son had PT and OT at TCH and wow....what big strides he made. We would even catch Dr. Nath peeking around the corner to check on him. Good luck ,.

Sema,

We do have a support group here in Houston. Actually the Presdient of the group lives here in Sugar Land like me. I have not met anyone yet actually but have talked to a few WONDERFUL people on the phone and gotten GREAT info and help that way. I haven't spoken to anyone since before Christmas because I work at Toys R Us and it is just now getting slow enough for me to breathe. I am the district coordinator so I went straight from Christmas rush to inventory for 5 stores.

my email is tmayfield1@houston.rr.com feel free to email anytime with any questions, directions, etc....

there's a new research project from tokyo showing it's wrong to do PT and OT, specially before surgery but also in the first 4/5 months after surgery. i'll add up the link.