Other Symptoms Irrespective of Age: The child does not get proper sleep and cries excessively. Frequently jerking movements or getting seizures. Types of Cerebral Palsy Pastic diplegia: There is a tightness in the motion of limbs.
Legs are more affected than arms. It is characterized by scissoring of lower limbs in babies that make it difficult to change diapers or drag the lower limbs while crawling.
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: Hemiplegia refers to paralysis affecting one vertical portion of the body. The child will experience weakness on one side of the body. Since birth, the child prefers using one side more than the other side. It is observed mainly when the child begins walking with the weaker side dragging. The injury may have happened during birth.
Dystonia: Affected babies have poor head control, and have variable tone and rigidity. The intellect is preserved, but their speech is affected. A is safe and effective for upper limb movement and function in Lower limb children with cerebral palsy.
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Common types of treatment for cerebral palsy include 1 , 2 : Physical therapy and rehabilitation. A child with cerebral palsy usually starts these therapies in the first few years of life or soon after being diagnosed. Physical therapy is one of the most important parts of treatment. It involves exercises and activities that can maintain or improve muscle strength, balance, and movement. A physical therapist helps the child learn skills such as sitting, walking, or using a wheelchair.
Other types of therapy include: Occupational therapy. Phys Ther Rev. Rood MS. Neurophysiological reactions as a basis for physical therapy.
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