Cerebral palsy treatment is started in short time after knowing the diagnose. It is very important because it improves walking and sitting but also contractures. Sometimes using prostheses, splints or plaster with this therapy helps prevent contractions and improves the functioning of hands and feet. Surgery is required in cases of severe contractures.
Usually drugs are used to diminish abnormal movement or spasticity. Unfortunately, cerebral palsy therapy with oral medications do not help much. Severe spasticity may be cured by using a pump which is fixed in the skin. It provides baclofen to the skin. Selective dorsal rhizotomy is used in cases of spastic cerebral palsy. Sitting, walking and standing are improved and spasticity can be reduced for ever. This procedure is usually performed when the child is between 2 and 7 years. According to experts, the procedure is required when other treatments didn’t work.
There are therapists who help kids dealing with their problem. Daily activities are improved thanks to this specialists. Speech therapist help kids who have speech problems. Nowadays computers are very important in helping this kids.
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