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Cerebral Palsy Treatment


Cerebral palsy treatment is difficult to define because there is nothing that can undo irreversible brain damage, however there are many therapies available to help an injured child function at the highest level possible. These therapies include different approaches to help better manage and control physical and mental disability and may include :-

    Physical Therapy:

      A physical therapist specializes in improving the development of the large muscles of the body, such as those in the legs, arms and abdomen and helps children to learn better ways to move and balance. Physical therapists also work on play skills including running, kicking and throwing, or learning to ride a bike. Cerebral palsy treatment and therapy is normally started soon after a diagnosis is made, usually in the early years of a childs life and is used to prevent contracture complications by stretching the affected muscles and is used in certain other situations to improve motor development. Exercises can help to avoid contractures which is one of the most serious and unpleasant as well as common, complications. Contractures can disrupt previous achievements or affect balance and stability and exercises help to keep the muscles from becoming weakened or from deteriorating due to lack of use.

    Drug Therapy:

      Cerebral palsy treatment includes the use of a wide range of medications.

      • tranquilisers may be used to relax tightened muscles
      • antispasmodics may be used to reduce spasms
      • seizures can be treated with an anticonvulsant medication
      • patients with the athetoid form are sometimes prescribed medication to reduce the abnormal movements that they experience

    Occupational Therapy:

      An occupational therapist attempts to improve the control and motion of the small muscles of the body including the hands, feet, face, fingers and toes. The aim is to improve daily living skills including dressing and eating and and also to help develop easier ways to write, draw and do other fun things. Occupational therapists will also recommend the right special equipment to make everyday jobs easier.

    Surgery:

      Some contractures can cause problems in movement and in appropriate circumstances surgery can be used to alter muscle structure. Surgery may also be used as part of cerebral palsy treatment to reduce the amount of nervous stimulation that can reach the muscles.

    Speech and Language Therapy:

      A speech therapist assists in the development of better control of the muscles around the mouth and jaw, which can improve speech, language skills and eating abilities. A speech and language therapist will work on communication skills and will also help develop creative communication methods for those who are unable to speak including talking, using sign language or using a communication aid. Children who are able to talk may be taught more clear speech or may have language skills improved by learning new words or learning to speak in sentences.

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