Wondering how to treat childhood cerebral palsy?

Patient's question:

My friend had a child last year. Now the baby is 11 months old. When it was small, it always slept for a long time and didn't use the breast much. Even now, at 11 months, it still doesn't sit very steadily. We call its name, but it doesn't give us any response. It doesn't like to laugh much.

Doctor's answer:

Hello: The main approach is a combination of drug treatment, rehabilitation, and surgery. Physical Therapy (PT): Focuses on training large motor movements, particularly lower limb function. It uses mechanical and physical methods to improve residual motor function, suppress abnormal postural reflexes, and induce normal motor development. Common methods include: 1. Bobath Method (also known as Neurodevelopmental Therapy): Prevents abnormal postural reflex activity, promotes the development of normal postural reflexes, and enhances normal motor skills and automatic responses.

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