Question
A friend’s child has been diagnosed with a disease where they constantly drool and occasionally laugh, as if there’s a problem with their nerves. The hospital says it’s cerebral palsy. What treatment methods are available for pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Cerebral palsy, typically refers to non-progressive brain damage or brain development abnormalities caused by various reasons from birth to one month after birth, leading to central nervous system motor disorders. Therapists should develop a home training program for the child and their parents. The program should focus on improving function and preventing secondary damage, but for particularly severe children, promoting care and reducing the family burden should be the primary goal. It usually includes: understanding the child’s condition and daily life arrangements; targeted muscle strength and joint movement training; diaphragmatic stretching treatment; strengthening training for functional activities; the use of orthotics, chairs, standing aids, and wheelchairs, etc. These are suggestions on how to deal with cerebral palsy in children. Wishing you health!