Question
My son is three years old. He has undergone two sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and rehabilitation treatment before, and is currently continuing his treatment at home. He can now sit alone and stand up with support, but he is not steady on his feet. His toe walking has improved, but his scissors gait has not lessened. How should he be treated?
Answer
The treatment for cerebral palsy is indeed complex, as the stage of brain injury has passed, and the manifestations of sequelae are diverse, with different treatment methods. Generally speaking, the treatment involves treating both the brain and the paralysis. Since it is a case of sequelae, medication or surgery is not usually relied upon; instead, it primarily depends on physical therapy. Massage and manipulation therapy are one of the important methods in pediatric cerebral palsy treatment, serving as a key means of meridian regulation, and are also commonly used pediatric cerebral palsy rehabilitation treatment methods in the medical field. The proficiency of massage and manipulation techniques directly affects the effectiveness of the treatment and is a crucial factor in its success or failure.