Question
My two-year-old child accidentally developed cerebral palsy. I want to know how to treat it?
Answer
The treatment plan for pediatric cerebral palsy aims to maximize the improvement of the child’s function and quality of life, reduce joint deformities and muscle spasms, and try to delay or avoid surgical treatment as much as possible. Physical therapy includes increasing joint mobility, adjusting muscle tone, improving motor control and coordination, strength, and endurance, to enhance motor function and self-care abilities. Speech therapy is conducted based on the assessment by doctors and speech therapists, including oral and tongue muscle exercises, as well as training in understanding and expressing abilities.