Question
What are the effects of rehabilitation treatment for pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Pediatric cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by brain damage from before birth to one month after birth, primarily characterized by motor impairments, abnormal muscle tone, posture, and reflexes. It may be accompanied by epilepsy, intellectual disability, language disorders, visual and auditory impairments. Treatment aims to utilize various comprehensive measures to alleviate abnormal movement and posture, reduce the severity of the injury, promote normal development of the child, and follows the principles of early diagnosis, early intervention, and long-term rehabilitation.