Patient's question:
Stiff limbs, involuntary unconscious movements in the limbs and head, increased involuntary movements throughout the body when performing purposeful actions. Is it cerebral palsy? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of cerebral palsy are muscle stiffness, difficulty with abduction, severe muscle weakness, contractures, joint flexion and extension postures, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities. Seizures may also occur.Recommendations:
Paralysis should be improved by increasing joint mobility, regulating muscle tension, enhancing motor control and coordination, strength, and endurance to improve motor function and self-care abilities. Common techniques include: postural therapy, soft tissue stretching, muscle tension regulation, functional active movement training, muscle strength and endurance training, balance and coordination control, and physical factor-assisted therapy (physical therapy), among others.