Question
A friend’s child was diagnosed with pediatric cerebral palsy at the age of 2, with symptoms including timidity, genu varum, foot drop on the right leg, inability to squat and stand up, inability to lift the hip and bend the knee while walking, wide gait, and small stride, as well as difficulty in climbing stairs. Previous treatment and outcomes: Long-term traditional Chinese medicine treatment at a local hospital was ineffective; medication was also taken, but no significant effect was seen, and the condition showed a tendency to worsen. They hope to find an effective treatment method to help the child recover health as soon as possible.
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, parents should face the situation bravely and focus on functional rehabilitation and education. Functional rehabilitation is the key to treating pediatric cerebral palsy, while education is the foundation for the child’s independence. Through scientific, correct, and effective functional rehabilitation training, we can maximize the child’s residual functions, reduce their physical, psychological, social, vocational, and economic gaps, enabling them to live independently and even receive education so that they can take on a job independently in the future.