Cerebral Palsy treatment at Liv Hospital focuses on improving function and preventing complications through personalized, multidisciplinary care.
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Cerebral Palsy Treatment and Care
How Is Cerebral Palsy Treated and Managed?
Treatment for Cerebral Palsy (CP) focuses on managing symptoms, preventing complications, and maximizing independence rather than curing the condition. Since the brain injury is non-progressive, care follows a neuro-affirming, multidisciplinary approach that adapts as the child grows.
Effective management involves a coordinated team of specialists, including pediatric neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists. Interventions from advanced rehabilitation technologies to medication and surgery are individualized based on the child’s GMFCS level.
Physical Therapy (PT)
PT is the cornerstone of CP care. It begins as soon as a diagnosis is suspected.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
OT focuses on the “activities of daily living” (ADL).
Speech and Language Therapy
For children with CP that affects the muscles of the mouth and throat:
Medication for Muscle Tone
To manage spasticity (stiffness) or involuntary movements, doctors may prescribe:
Orthopedic Surgery
As the child grows, tight muscles can pull on bones and joints, leading to deformities.
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)
SDR is a specialized neurosurgery that involves cutting specific sensory nerve fibers in the spinal cord.
Robotic Rehabilitation and Technology
Advanced technology plays a huge role in modern CP care:
Orthotics and Bracing
Custom-made braces, known as AFOs (Ankle-Foot Orthoses), are frequently used.
Managing Associated Conditions
Care must also address the “whole child”:
Transition to Adulthood
As the child matures, the focus of care shifts to vocational training, mental health support, and maintaining physical mobility to prevent premature aging of the joints.
How Does Liv Hospital Support Cerebral Palsy Treatment and Rehabilitation?
At Liv Hospital, we believe that movement is life. Our advanced Robotic Rehabilitation Center and pediatric gait analysis support individualized care plans designed by a multidisciplinary board of specialists.
By combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate, family centered care, Liv Hospital creates a personalized treatment journey for every child.
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It varies by need, but many children benefit from 2–3 sessions per week along with daily home exercises.
It’s the same medication, but used at higher doses and injected into larger muscles to reduce stiffness.
Orthopedic surgery is often planned around growth spurts, while SDR is usually most effective between ages 3 and 8.
Yes. Adapted sports such as frame running, wheelchair basketball, and hippotherapy support both physical and social development.
Many plans do, but coverage typically requires a neurologist’s referral and documentation of medical necessity.
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