Selva Mary the community rehabilitation worker of LCD programme who regularly visits and provides support to Kavitha says – “I am very happy with Kavitha’s recovery. Initially when I met her, Kavitha used to crouch and lie down and would be crying all the time. But, now there is a marked improvement in her condition.

She can move her arms and legs; can sit straight, though with a little help. When I accompanied the physiotherapist I noticed yet another change in her, initially she would give up exercises unable to bear the pain but now she persists. Her family has been very cooperative, we have taught her mother to use the rice tube to feed Kavitha and also give her a massage to improve blood circulation.”