Muhammad Ali
A fighter from birth, his transformation from a chiled in pain to a happy soul is remarkable
In a small, humble village, a distressed mother cradled her infant son, Muhammad Ali. She was heartbroken, suffering under the weight of having lost Muhammad Ali’s twin at birth, and from being unable to soothe her surviving child.
At six months old, Muhammad Ali had severe extensor thrust which means his spine was arched backward in the shape of a C, his tiny hands tight behind his back. He cried incessantly, as his heartbroken mother was barely able to feed him, hold him, or soothe his cries.
Desperate for help, she brought Muhammad Ali to Akbar Kare Institute (AKI). The team at AKI immediately understood the severity of his condition and the immense stress on his mother. They provided her with guidance, coached on different therapeutic positioning, handling and strategies to decrease the extensor thrust and making it easier to feed and comfort him.
The transformation began swiftly. Within just two months, Muhammad Ali’s life started to change. Through different positioning, handling and activities his extensor thrust decreased, he began to smile, his cries diminished, and he could finally sit in his mother’s lap without pain. The relief and joy on his mother’s face was immeasurable. For the first time, she saw her son not as a symbol of their hardship but as a beacon of hope.
Now 16 months old, Muhammad Ali’s progress continues to inspire everyone at AKI. He does not cry all the time, he can sit in the chair in an upright posture in a better position to interact with caregivers and his surroundings. His mother’s distress has turned into hope and gratitude, witnessing her son’s remarkable improvement. The bond between mother and son has strengthened, no longer marred by pain and helplessness.
Ali
Ali’s case is testament to tranformative power of consistent therapy and umwavering social support
Four-year-old Ali faced an overwhelming challenge. Ali could not stand without support, and doctors had delivered a heartbreaking prognosis: Ali might never walk. His father, struggling with the burden, was not supportive, leaving Ali’s mother to carry the weight of their worries alone. Determined to find hope for her son, Ali’s mother sought help from Akbar Kare Institute.
Ali’s journey at AKI began with uncertainty, but the dedicated team at the institute welcomed him with open arms. His mother and grandmother faithfully took him to his monthly therapy sessions, where he received specialized care and encouragement. The therapists at AKI worked tirelessly, believing in Ali’s potential to defy the odds.
Over the next two years, Ali’s progress was tremendous. At six years old, Ali can now walk and even run, a testament to the transformative power of consistent therapy and unwavering support. The once-fisted hand that many thought would never function is now able to catch a ball, allowing Ali to play and explore the world around him. His mother often tells him to sit and rest, but Ali revels in his newfound ability to be on his feet.
The transformation in Ali’s life is a shining example of the incredible impact that AKI has on the lives of children and their families. The institute provided not just therapy but hope and a future for Ali.
