Cerebral Palsy is a neuromotor disorder that causes impaired movement, learning, and cognitive abilities.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition where the brain does not function properly. This can cause people with cerebral palsy to have difficulty in movement and motor skills. The most common type of CP is cerebral palsy with spastic quadriplegia. CP can also be caused by stroke, infection, or brain injury. The main symptom of cerebral palsy is muscle weakness in one or more limbs.
This disorder may cause problems with muscle tone or coordination as well as difficulty in controlling body movements such as walking, talking and swallowing.
The signs of cerebral palsy are varied but some common traits that many people with this condition have include delayed development in speech, language or social skills. Some other common signs of CP are seizures or epilepsy-like episodes and muscle tone abnormalities such as stiff arms or legs.
Physical Therapy in Cerebral Palsy
Physical therapy is a type of therapy that can help improve mobility, and prevent future issues such as contractures and joint dislocations by keeping the body strong and flexible. Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) are often seen as having limited self-reliance. However, many children with CP increase their level of self-reliance through physical therapy.
Physical therapy can improve:
- Coordination
- Balance
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Endurance
- Pain management
- Posture
- Gait
- Overall health
Our physiotherapists are trained in different areas such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and sports rehabilitation. After the first treatment session, you are encouraged to speak with your physiotherapist about the latest evidence-based treatments that you can try at home to minimize your child’s risk of complications or re-injury.