Patient's question:
If I put my son in bed, he won't roll over by himself. Moreover, he cannot walk or talk. However, some of his peers in our area have already learned to walk and talk. Our whole family is very anxious and took him to see a doctor. To our surprise, the examination results revealed that my son has cerebral palsy.Doctor's answer:
A physical therapy treatment plan for children with cerebral palsy should aim to maximize the child's function and improve their quality of life. It should also minimize secondary joint deformities and soft tissue contractures as much as possible, and delay or avoid surgery if feasible.Common treatment methods include physical therapy to improve motor function and enhance self-care abilities by increasing joint mobility, regulating muscle tone, improving motor control, coordination, strength, and endurance.
Common techniques include: postural therapy, soft tissue stretching, muscle tone regulation, functional active movement training, muscle strength and endurance training, balance and coordination control, and physical factor-assisted therapy (physical therapy), among others.
The above is the answer to how to treat cerebral palsy.