Supportive Treatments

• Acupuncture:

Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body, often by inserting thin needles through the skin. It is one of the most effective practices in ancient Chinese medicine. Acupuncture stimulates nerve fibers to transmit signals to the spinal cord and brain, stimulating the body’s central nervous system. The spinal cord and brain release hormones that relieve pain and improve overall health. Acupuncture can also improve blood circulation and body temperature, influence the activity of white blood cells (responsible for immune function), lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and normalize blood sugar levels.

• Hydrotherapy:

Aquatic physiotherapy is the practice of physical therapy in a specially designed water pool with a therapist. The exceptional properties of the aquatic environment enhance therapeutic interventions for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. Aquatic therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques that enable patients to improve their balance, muscle strength, and body functions. Aquatic therapy also enhances the rehabilitation process and supports the effectiveness of stem cell therapy.

• Epidural stimulation:

Epidural stimulation has helped previous patients regain some voluntary motor function. This technology consists of a device implanted in the epidural space that continuously sends electrical signals to the spinal cord. These signals mimic those sent by the brain to voluntarily control body movements. The epidural stimulation device is offered by Medtronic.

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy:

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen at a level above atmospheric pressure. The equipment required consists of a pressurized chamber, which may be rigid or flexible, and a means of supplying the respiratory system with 100% oxygen. Published research shows that HBOT prolongs the life of stem cells after transplantation and provides an oxygen-rich atmosphere for the body to function at optimal levels.

• Nerve growth factor (NGF):

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a member of the neurotrophic factor (neurotrophin, NTF) family. It has the ability to inhibit neuronal cell death and exhibits many of the properties of typical neurotransmitter molecules. NGF plays an essential role in nerve cell growth. It is synthesized and secreted by tissues (corneal epithelial cells, endothelial cells, and corneocytes), can be absorbed by sympathetic or sensory nerve endings, and then transported to neuronal cell bodies for storage, where it can stimulate neurite growth and differentiation. NGF can exert neurotrophic effects on injured nerves and promote neurogenesis (the process of generating neurons from stem cells), which is closely related to the growth, maintenance, and function of the central nervous system. It can also promote the regeneration of injured neurons in the peripheral nervous system, improve neuronal pathology, and protect neurons from hypoxia (lack of oxygen)/ischemia (reduced blood supply).

• Nutritional therapy:

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their symptoms using a specially designed diet, supervised by a specialist. The treatment aims to address nutritional and physiological imbalances, provide the best possible environment for healthy stem cell growth, and improve the patient’s overall health.

• Occupational therapy:

Occupational therapy interventions focus on adapting the environment, revising tasks, and teaching skills to promote participation in and performance of daily activities, particularly those that are meaningful to patients with physical, mental, or cognitive impairments. Our occupational therapists also place a significant emphasis on identifying and removing environmental barriers that hinder independence and participation in everyday activities, similar to those of everyday life.

• Physical therapy:

Physical therapy (often abbreviated as PT) is a specialty in physical medicine and rehabilitation that uses force and mechanical movement to treat injuries and promote flexibility, function, and quality of life through screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention. We combine physical therapy and stem cells to achieve optimal physical rehabilitation.

• Transcranial magnetic stimulation:

Research has shown that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can effectively treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, nervousness, stroke, spinal cord injuries, autism, and more. The procedure is simple and non-invasive. During the procedure, a magnetic field generator, or “coil,” is placed near the head of the person receiving treatment. The coil produces small electrical currents in the area of ​​the brain directly below it via electromagnetic induction. This electrical field causes a change in the current across the membrane of the neuron, causing it to depolarize or hyperpolarize and fire an action potential.