Patient's question:
Nephew was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. At ten months old, he still cannot sit steadily and rarely smiles. His muscles seem weak. He is now receiving physical therapy at the hospital, and the doctor also recommends that we conduct family training for him, which will help with his recovery. How should a family with a child suffering from cerebral palsy train him effectively?Doctor's answer:
Early training yields better rehabilitation outcomes for cerebral palsy.Six months after birth, infants are in a critical stage of brain development. The volume of brain nerve cells increases, dendrites grow, extend, and form myelin sheaths. At this stage, cerebral palsy is in its early phase, with abnormal postures and movements not yet fixed. The condition is more reversible, and motor impairments are easier to recover from after treatment. You can use the prone position to train the ability to lift the head.
Method: Have the child kneel, pick up a toy, and then hold it at eye level. Lift it slightly higher to encourage the child to look up. Spend at least 30 minutes in the prone position daily, with the ideal time being 10 minutes after a meal.