Question
Can pediatric cerebral palsy be prevented in its early stages?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric cerebral palsy includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Physical therapy involves gross motor training, fine motor training, balance, and coordination exercises such as crawling, pointing, and grasping. Occupational therapy includes activities of daily living training, but its effectiveness is limited. Modern medical treatments include surgery, orthotics, hydrotherapy, electrical therapy, light therapy, speech therapy, communication therapy, functional motor therapy, and training in daily living skills.