Question

A 13-month-old baby was diagnosed with high lower limb muscle tone at one year old, struggling to sit steadily and unable to crawl. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results showed no abnormalities, and the doctor recommended rehabilitation treatment. Now, besides rehabilitation training, the baby mainly practices crawling, but can only crawl about 50 meters each day. How should this condition be treated?

Answer

High muscle tone may be associated with brain injury, but the extent of impact varies from person to person. If a muscle tone abnormality is confirmed, treatment should begin immediately, and it is best to do so during the optimal period. A cranial computed tomography (CT) scan can be conducted to confirm the extent of brain injury. In cases of simple high muscle tone, rehabilitation treatment is typically administered, including massage and hydrotherapy. If there is brain injury, it is recommended to inject neural glycosides and cerebrolysin. For ischemic and hypoxic brain disease, enhanced functional recovery training is necessary.