Botox injections help manage spastic cerebral palsy primarily by reducing muscle overactivity and spasticity through a targeted neuromuscular blocking effect. The active component in Botox, botulinum toxin type A, works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for…
Baclofen pump therapy for cerebral palsy is a medical treatment designed to reduce severe muscle spasticity by delivering the muscle relaxant drug baclofen directly into the spinal fluid through a surgically implanted pump. This method allows for higher concentrations of…
Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a specialized neurosurgical procedure primarily used to treat spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, especially those with spastic diplegia. It involves selectively cutting certain sensory nerve fibers in the spinal cord to reduce abnormal muscle…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle tone, and posture due to brain injury or abnormal brain development, often before or during birth. While there is no cure for CP, various surgical options exist to…
Braces, particularly ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs), play a crucial role in helping children with cerebral palsy (CP) improve their ability to walk by providing external support that compensates for muscle weakness, spasticity, and joint instability. These devices…
Orthotics play a crucial role in the treatment of cerebral palsy (CP) by supporting mobility, improving posture, reducing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills, often…
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) can significantly benefit from music therapy, which serves as a powerful, non-invasive intervention to improve various aspects of their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. Music therapy uses structured musical activities—such as singing, playing instruments,…
Hippotherapy is a specialized **medical treatment** that uses the natural movement of a horse as a therapeutic tool, primarily for individuals with neurological and developmental conditions such as cerebral palsy. It is conducted by licensed physical, occupational, or speech-language therapists…
Hydrotherapy helps children with cerebral palsy (CP) by providing a unique therapeutic environment that leverages the physical properties of water—buoyancy, warmth, and resistance—to improve muscle tone, mobility, balance, and overall motor function. This form of therapy is especially beneficial for…
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a specialized rehabilitation approach designed to improve motor function in individuals with cerebral palsy, particularly those with hemiplegia, a condition where one side of the body is weaker or less functional. CIMT works by **intensively…