http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org Cerebral Palsy Guide for Parents Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:42:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Surgery Upper extremity surgery can improve hand function in a few selected cases. The ideal surgical candidate must be a motivated, intelligent child who has good sensation in the handand uses the extremity. Those children with satisfactory handeye coordination can benefit from surgery even when hand sensation is poor. The surgeon must ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/types-of-cp/hemiplegia-operative-treatment/ Rehabilitation aims to prevent disability by minimizing the effects of impairments, preventing secondary disabilities and maximizing motor function throughout the child’s life. The focus of treatment shifts over the years but the principles remain the same. Functional goals change as the baby becomes a child and the child matures into ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/rehabilitation-strategy-and-goals-according-to-age/ Hemiplegia Hemiplegic children have involvement of the arm and leg on  one side of the body. The upper extremity is more severely involved than the lower. Spastic hemiplegia constitutes 20% of cases with spastic CP. These children generally have very few associated problems. Communication is unimpaired most of the time. They ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/types-of-cp/hemiplegia/ Bracing Braces are devices which hold the extremities in a stable position. The goals of bracing are to increase function, prevent deformity, keep the joint in the functional position, stabilize the trunk and extremities, facilitate selective motor control, decrease spasticity and protect the extremity from injury in the postoperative phase. Their ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/type-of-braces-and-bracing-during-cerebral-palsy/ Stretching, range of motion and strengthening exercises are essential in all children. In addition, neurofacilitation techniques stimulate the central nervous system to establish normal patterns of movement. These neurofacilitation techniques were developed over the years to minimise the neurological impairment and help the healing CNS to reorganize. This has not ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/physiotherapy-methods-in-cerebral-palsy/ Occupational therapy and play OT aims to improve hand and upper extremity function in the child through play and purposeful activity. There are defined systematic treatment methods for occupational therapy. Ayres sensory integration therapy aims to enhance the child’s ability to organize and integrate sensory information. In response to sensory feedback, ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/occupational-therapy-and-play-for-child-with-cp/ General principles of physiotherapy Physiotherapy begins in early infancy and continues throughout adolescence. The primary purpose is to facilitate normal neuromotor development. With the help of correct positioning, appropriate stimulation and intensive exercise the therapist tries to gain head control, postural stability and good mobility in the child. This is possible ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/general-principles-of-physiotherapy/ Indications for treatment Consider treating spasticity when it causes loss of function or produces contractures, deformities, pressure sores, or pain. Additional indications include difficulty in positioning or caring for the total body involved child. Even though a wide range of treatments exist, none of them is fully satisfactory. Unwanted side effects ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/essentials-of-spasticity-treatment/ Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Factors influencing rehabilitation outcome Treatment team :   Productive interaction ,  Basic understanding Medical problems : Respiratory, Convulsions, Dysphagia, Depression, Gastroesophageal reflux, Sleep disorders, Visual and hearing deficits, Mental retardation, Sensation, Communication Child’s character :  Motivation to move, Temperament, Behaviour/cooperation, Willingness to take risks The family Resources : ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/factors-influencing-rehabilitation-outcome/ Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation is the name given to all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which aim to develop maximum physical, social and vocational function in a diseased or injured person. The goal of rehabilitation is to gain independence in activities of daily living, school or work and social life. This is ... http://www.cerebralpalsysymptoms.org/management/rehabilitation-and-physiotherapy-in-cerebaral-palsy/