Role of physiotherapy for Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a condition affecting the tissues from the brain. It can modify the development of a child. Many people with cerebral palsy will find physiotherapy beneficial in their life.

The physiotherapist provide treatments to deal with your child’s problems. Physio know how cerebral palsy can have an effect on every aspect of your life. We can be provide home, school and clinic based physiotherapy appointments.
Effects of Cerebral Palsy
Everyone with cerebral palsy (CP) is affected in different ways. Depending on the area of the brain affected, the next symptomsmay be present: Co-ordination and balance problems
• Difficulty maintaining and controlling posture
• Swallowing and talking difficulties
• Learning difficulties
• Epilepsy (one out of three with CP also provide epilepsy)

Spastic CP is characterised by:
• Weak, tight or stiff muscles
• Difficulty performing controlled movements.
• Difficulty / wherewithal to stand unaided
Athetoid CP is characterised by:
• Involuntary, uncoordinated movements hard, arms and trunk
• Difficulty eating and speaking
• Difficulty obtaining objects
Ataxic CP is characterised by:
• Reduced tone of muscle and poor co-ordination of movements
• Reduced balance and depth perception
• Trembling hands
• Unsteadiness during walking
Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy Treatment
 Physiotherapist can assess your son or daughter regarding their future development. Out of this assessment we can counsel you how physiotherapy is going to be of benefit to your child.
Regular physiotherapy can:
• Increase mobility for example walking, crawling, rolling
• Facilitate normal development
• Improve co-ordination, balance
• Improve arm, leg and head control
• Normalise tone of muscle
• Strengthen weak muscles
• Improve independence and excellence of life
The main purpose of  physiotherapy for cerebral palsy would be to encourage patterns of normal, instead of abnormal, postures and movements.
The  physiotherapists  might help parents and carers to higher understand a child’s needs. The most effective ways of positioning and handling could be shown to parents and carers, plus a stretching and therapy programme that be continued between physiotherapy treatments.
Physiotherapist may also give advice regarding walking aids and equipment to create your child’s home, school or working life easier. We're also experienced at working alongside other therapists to supply the best care easy to your child.
Cerebral palsy will affect you throughout your lifetime.Physio can treat adults with cerebral palsy which have experienced an injury, had surgery, or have found walking and other everyday tasks harder.
Physiotherapy can offer hydrotherapy treatment by specialist physiotherapists. Our experience implies that suitable patients may benefit greatly from hydrotherapy.