TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY

Cerebral palsy can be treated.

Treatment of cerebral palsy involves different treatment which ranges from psychotherapy to physical therapy to speech therapy.

Treatment options for cerebral palsy include the following:

Behavioral Therapy
Counseling
Medication
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech & Language Therapy
Surgery

PHYSICAL THERAPY
In case of physical therapy, set of exercise and stretches are involved this prevents limbs of an infant from becoming weak. Other kind of physical therapy involves preparation of infant for physical activity such as movement in an independent manner which can be achieved with help of braces and walkers.

MEDICATION
Treatment for cerebral palsy using medication can prevent seizures from occurring. The best thing would be to get in touch with a certified physician before making a decision for treatment of cerebral palsy without undertaking any type of medication.

Some of the medication includes:

Antispasmodics
For muscle relaxation

Phenobarbital
Prevents seizures

Baclofen
Controls muscle contractions

Anticholinergics
Controls abnormal movements

SPEECH THERAPY
Speech therapy helps in regaining weakened control over throat or facial muscles as they cause speech impairment. With the help of a trained speech therapist, it can help the child to communicate effectively.

SURGERY
Surgery is quite effective as it can help in cutting nerves which have been affected by spasms and minimizing muscle contractions apart from loosening of tight joints and muscles.

It is not possible to fully treat every aspects of cerebral palsy and therefore it is necessary to continue providing treatment to the affected person through speech therapy, physical therapy and psychotherapy which can help in reducing cerebral palsy effects over aperiod of time.