Patient's question:
Cerebral palsy in children, unable to walk, unable to speak, sometimes no response when called by name, unable to recognize objects, sometimes involuntary laughter and hitting their own head with their hands. Can sit, cannot crawl.Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is characterized by hypokinesia of the affected limbs, persistent clenched fist, absence of the grasp reflex, flexed and pronated forearm posture, and circling gait, among other symptoms. In some patients, the affected limbs may initially present with hypotonia before progressing to spasticity. This type is often accompanied by intellectual disability and epilepsy.Recommendations:
Based on the clinical classification of cerebral palsy in children, targeted rehabilitation training should be conducted, including gross motor, fine motor, balance, and coordination exercises. Physical rehabilitation therapy, such as massage and fascia adjustment, helps restore function, promotes blood circulation, removes stagnation, and regulates qi and blood to improve visceral function.
There are various methods, such as pushing, carrying, pressing, rubbing, pinching, kneading, adjusting, scrubbing, pinching, and shaking. The treatment must be tailored to the child's age, condition, and symptoms, and the effectiveness is directly proportional to the therapist's skill level.