The FDA's approval of Botox in the late 80's was intended to treat eye muscle spasms.

Nearly a year ago Rick Demarest suffered a stroke. He persistently worked with doctors to regain his strength and mobility but his health condition wasn't improving. "From everything being frozen up I could barely move anything, I walked with much more of a limp type thing," says Rick.

Dr. Debra Roggow from Gulf Coast Hospital said when she saw Richard she thought he would benefit from Botox. He did and the Botox has allowed the therapist to work on his goals and he's done very well.

His goals included regaining his strength and playing golf again, but with Richard's whole left side paralyzed he decided he would give this treatment a shot. Richard says through the Botox and additional therapy his left side was functioning a lot more closer to normal.

If the end result of a stroke leaves you with, for instance a cramped arm, the Botox would actually be injected right into the arm muscle which would relieve the arm and allow you to lead a more healthy lifestyle. "So, once the effects starts to take place they're delighted," says Dr. Roggow.

"To find out there was this other avenue and to actually see it working. It pretty much looks like we're going to get all the way there too," says Richard.

Don't be surprised if you catch Rick out on the golf course soon, he'll be hitting birdies in no time. Botox does wear off, so physicians recommend dosages every 6 to 8 weeks. The benefits are not immediate but with continual treatment the benefits are seen over time.