Therapy guidance on Cerebral Palsy

GAIT DISORDERS AND THERAPY FOR CEREBRAL PALSY 1. What is a gait disorder in cerebral palsy?    Gait is a pattern of walking. Walking involves balance and coordination of muscles so that the body is moved forward in a rhythm, called the stride. There are many possibilities that may cause an abnormal gait. Some common causes in children with cerebral palsy are: • Due to lower limb spasticity results in tightness anD contracture of muscles can cause the knees to flex at the hip knee and ankle which can cause difficulty in walking • Anatomic shortening of muscle-tendon of lower limbs • Scissoring pattern of leg due to tightness of adductor muscles of lower limb • Hip joint subluxations/dislocations  • Club foot 2. What are the gait disorders in cerebral palsy?      A gait disorder in cerebral palsy is due to:  • Imbalance during walking  • Shuffling gait- in which the child drags feet while walking • frequent falls- An unsteady gai...

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION  FOR  "ATHETOID CEREBRAL PALSY" 1. Therapy Program for  Athetoid  Cerebral Palsy Therapy for this type of CP is typically based on mobility development and to bring in more voluntary motor control by controlling unwanted reflexes that hinders in coordination and balancing the movements. This includes exercising and working on holding posture or keeping the body in a steady, upright position. Physiotherapist uses various exercises to increase the strength in these muscles and prevent any further complications.  Physiotherapist plays a great and vital role for children with Athetoid cerebral palsy to overcome any sensory impairment, such as touch and depth perception that make movement more difficult. In the other way Occupational therapist works on to enhance a child's ability to independently play and learn. An occupational therapist will help to make everyday tasks, such as grasping objects, writing or using various modalities that make...

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION  FOR  "MIXED CEREBRAL PALSY" 1. Therapy Program for Mixed Cerebral Palsy  The goal for mixed type cerebral palsy treatment is to identify the muscle tone and act upon it according to the problems identified and develops the methods to act upon according to the therapy plan and requirements. Treatment can vary for each child depending on their symptoms, and some children will require several forms of treatment. Here the therapists create a care plan with treatment options designed to help manage cerebral palsy symptoms. Therapeutic intervention includes Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist to works on coordinated manner to bridge necessary therapy requirements as the severity and the depth of problems identified. Mobility aids and assistive devices are also forms of treatment to help children with cerebral palsy move independently and communicate more effectively This type of therapy aims to improve a child’s movement, muscle strength, motor...

  THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION  FOR  "HYPOTONIC CEREBRAL PALSY" 1. Therapy Program for Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy  Early therapeutic management of hypotonic in children with cerebral palsy through physiotherapy and occupational therapy intervention is highly crucial in maximizing child’s mobility.  Though Children’s brains have greater amounts of Neuroplasticity than those of adults, which make it easier for them to adapt and learn new skills through sustained efforts. “Neuroplasticity” as It allows for functions affected by brain damage to be relearned and improved by healthy, undamaged regions of the brain. The most effective way to promote neuroplasticity is through repetitive practice and task-specific training skills. Consistent therapeutic practice stimulates the brain and encourages neurological adaptations.   Because hypotonic can range from mild to severe, a sustained therapeutic approaches target each individual’s to perform specific motor skills t...

THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION  FOR  "ATAXIC CEREBRAL PALSY" 1. Therapy Program for Ataxic Cerebral Palsy  Ataxia refers to incoordination, problems in balancing or being “without order.” Where, Ataxic cerebral palsy only affects an estimated 5 to 6 percent of cerebral palsy, is caused by injury to the cerebellum and is named for the uncoordinated and uncontrolled movements it causes.  These issues are due to damage to the motor control centers of the developing brain. Children with Ataxic cerebral palsy have a hard time controlling their movements. They are unstable and struggle with precise movements, such as writing and holding small objects. Ataxic CP can affect the hands, feet, eyes and even the ability to speak. Like all other forms of cerebral palsy, Ataxic CP is a developmental disorder that affects the precise movement (motor function) of a specific function of the muscle. Ataxic cerebral palsy is characterized by problems with balance and coordination. Physiother...