Question
A child over one year old was diagnosed with pediatric cerebral palsy, and is now 21 years old. They have inward rotation of the knees in both lower limbs, their heels do not touch the ground, and they can walk but are unsteady. The hip joints are misaligned in all directions.
Answer
Treatment for cerebral palsy can involve fine motor training, which enhances the coordination between the hands and the brain, thereby improving the child’s manual skills and dexterity. Training methods include grasping, pinching, and holding objects or toys. Appropriate toys for children should be selected, transitioning from square and rectangular shapes to circular ones. Such fine motor training helps patients integrate hand and brain functions, laying a foundation for future schoolwork, reading, and life skills development.