{"id":2192,"date":"2026-01-12T22:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/?page_id=2192"},"modified":"2026-03-09T22:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:16:01","slug":"recommended-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/clinicians\/recommended-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pb--sm-3\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-tertiaryLight)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0\">\n\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs align fndry-pb--2 wp-block-bcn-breadcrumb-trail has-text-color has-background\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t<span><\/span>\n\t<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Treatment of Brachial Plexus Palsy.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Treatment of Brachial Plexus Palsy<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"fndry-post-title\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-secondary)\">Recommended Treatment<\/h1><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-bannerIntro20\">Learn more about treatment for brachial plexus palsy.<\/p><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-col--md-12\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--2\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-\">\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-pt--5 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pb--md-3 fndry-pt--sm-0 fndry-pb--sm-0 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">We recommend to families&nbsp;that they begin physiotherapy,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/group-brachial-plexus\/2025.06.12-exercises-for-children-with-brachial-plexus-birth-injuries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">range of motion exercises<\/a>, tactile and visual stimulation, positioning exercises (such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pathways.org\/topics-of-development\/tummy-time?gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=22280178695&#038;gbraid=0AAAAADuWbJEwXPc4CDgc_dZOAp5xuo_hu&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5oLj-oTWjgMVRCWtBh2PUS9bEAAYASAAEgIazvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tummy time<\/a>) and strengthening exercises to encourage the child to use their affected arm and hand as soon as the child is developmentally ready.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Additional treatments can include:<\/p><ul  class=\"fndry-list fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col\"><li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/treatment\/sup-er-splint\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2198\">Splinting<\/a>: If a child has tight joints that may be difficult to help stretch, a splint (positioning support) may be recommended. These splints are usually custom made\u00a0by an occupational therapist.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tNerve surgery: In some cases, surgical exploration of the nerves is required to improve the function of the arm. This is done in the first year of life.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/treatment\/botox\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2196\">Botox <\/a>injections: Botox may be used (mainly for the shoulder) to help with joint motion, re-balance muscles or prevent joint contractures or dislocations.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tOther surgeries: An orthopaedic surgeon may be consulted for additional surgeries or procedures. These may be done earlier in life or on older children who continue to have limitations in use of their affected arm.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tConstraint Induced Modified Therapy (CIMT):\u00a0The foundation of this therapy is based on encouraging the child to use their injured arm by restricting (constraining) use of the unaffected arm. Activities performed during the time of constraint are aimed at improving use, function and speed of the involved arm.\u00a0For more information, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdrinfosource.ca\/\">BC Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li\n\t class=\"fndry-list-item\">\n\tKinesiotape:\u00a0The Kinesio Taping Method consists of the application of a specialized tape, in particular patterns, to support and\/or relax muscle movement, depending on how the tape is applied. \u00a0The tape is non-restrictive, allowing full range of motion, and can be left in place for 2-3 days.<br><br>Walsh, S. (2010).\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20649498\">Treatment of a brachial plexus injury using kinesiotape and exercise<\/a>. Physiotherapy Theory &amp; Practice, 26(7), 490-496. doi: 10.3109\/09593980903578872.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-6 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-light)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--between\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-2\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-secondary)\">Contact Us<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-text-intro18\">Contact us with your inquiries.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/contact\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64b56b19d5480\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-secondaryButtonWArrow\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--5 fndry-d--md-none\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--0\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2513\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/files\/2026\/03\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/files\/2026\/03\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/files\/2026\/03\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/files\/2026\/03\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":823,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","fndry_alternate_title":""},"class_list":["post-2192","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2192"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2519,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2192\/revisions\/2519"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/brachial-plexus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}