Question
A relative’s child just turned one year old, but they have noticed that the child has a dull gaze, lacks vitality, and smiles rarely. After examination, it was diagnosed as pediatric cerebral palsy. The family wants to know if children with cerebral palsy can undergo acupuncture treatment? What are the specific methods of acupuncture treatment?
Answer
Cerebral palsy in children refers to a central nervous system disorder that occurs from birth to one month after birth due to non-progressive brain damage or abnormal brain development caused by various reasons. Clinically, it is characterized by abnormal posture, muscle tone abnormalities, muscle weakness, involuntary movements, and ataxia. It often accompanies sensory, cognitive, communication, and behavioral impairments, as well as secondary skeletal muscle abnormalities, and may also present with seizures. In rehabilitation therapy, orthopedic devices are typically used to limit abnormal joint movements,