Can cerebral palsy be treated? Rehabilitation and other treatments

Cerebral palsy is essentially an incurable disease. However, it is not progressive, so it does not worsen with the progress of life. Although the degree of difficulty may increase. Of course, there is effective prevention and rehabilitation against the worsening of difficulties.

Overall, the child requires special care. Treatments and processes focus on alleviating the symptoms of the disease. The cooperation of doctors from several fields is necessary. Treatment mainly includes rehabilitation and exercise, special education and psychotherapy. Speech therapy is helpful.

Sometimes various aids and splints are also used for muscle imbalance. In case of severe disabilities, invasive surgical treatment is also possible in the form of selective dorsal risotomy in order to improve posture and torso. Minor defects of the nervous system can also be solved by additional operations.

Child with DMO, family — The approach of the whole family is important. Photo source: Getty images

Rehabilitation can significantly improve the quality of life of individuals with this mobility impairment. In addition, medicines to relieve epileptic seizures, medicines to relieve contracted muscles, or medicines to support brain function are used in pharmacological treatment.

In addition to the multidisciplinary cooperation of experts, a positive and active approach on the part of the family is important. The approach of the parents is important. Especially during the first year of life, when rehabilitation can significantly affect and improve the quality of life.

Of course, rehabilitation is also needed the rest of the time. They must be regular and strictly adhered to. It is necessary to follow the instructions of the rehabilitation doctor and other workers. In addition to rehabilitation in facilities, home care is important.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth

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The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.

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