Patient's question:
Our residential community has a child with cerebral palsy. He lacks strength in his head and neck, and has poor coordination between his hands and feet. Up to now, he still cannot walk. His eyes are also slightly cross-eyed. The child's parents are very anxious.Doctor's answer:
1. Comprehensive rehabilitation therapy: such as exercise (physical) therapy, including gross motor, fine motor, balance, and coordination training; for example, crawling, purposeful identification, training, grasping, holding, sitting, swinging, supporting, primitive movements, walking, and running; physical therapy, including neuromuscular stimulation, heat therapy, and hydrotherapy; as well as occupational therapy, skill training. Nowadays, specialized hospitals or clinics offering these services are also available in cities, and they are quite well-funded, making them a viable option for families, though the effectiveness may be average.2. Rehabilitation, education, and play are integrated, and parental involvement is one of the treatment principles for children with cerebral palsy. The content mainly includes family education training, special education, guided education, sensory integration therapy, and psychological and behavioral therapy. Cerebral palsy rehabilitation is a long-term process. Therefore, parents should not be overly impatient.