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SUNDAS SULTAN
CEREBRAL PALSY
CEREBRAL PALSY
Definition :
A disorder primarily of movement control and p
osture resulting from non progressive lesion to
an immature brain occurring in utero near tim
e of delivery or within ist three years of life .
CHARATERISTICS ;
Vision lost
Hearing lost
Language impairment
Speech problem
CLASSIFICATION :
The modified neurological classification sys
tem divides patients into the following cat
egories ;
SPASTIC CP
DYSKINETIC CP
MIXED TYPES
SPASTIC CP ..
HEMIPLEGIA
QUADREPLEGIA
DYSKINETIC CP
DYS mean abnormal
Kinetic mean motion
Change in the motion pattern occur due to
the abnormal motion of muscles.
MIXED TYPE CP
Athetoid CP : abrupt sudden
involuntary movement of extremities resul
t in difficulty in maintaining posture.
MANAGEMENT
Therapy and adaptive equipment are the primary tre
atment protocol for CP and individual may also req
uired drug therapy and surgical interventions . The
main goal s for those with CP is to ;
1= optimize mobility
2 = manage primary condition
3= control pain
4 = maximize independence
5= social and peer interactions
6= foster self care
7= ability to communicate
8= maximizing learning potientials
9= quality of life
ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1 = soft tissue mobilization
2= joint mobilization
3= specialized exercises
4 = stretching
5= endurance exercises
EXERCISE EQUIPMENTS
Exercise often include the use of equipment
such as ;
1= weights
2= exercise machines
3= bands
4= rollers
5= balance ball
6= hot and cold packs
7= ultrasound technology
THERAPUTIC EXERCISE METHODS
1= DEAVER ;
Use extensive bracing limiting all, but two motions
of an extremity
6= SPASCITIY MANAGAMENT