Cerebral Palsy Treatment and Therapy

There isn't a standard treatment for cerebral palsy. Everyone is affected differently so treatment has to be tailored to the individual. Since there isn't a cure for CP, most physicians focus on treatment and therapy that is focused on managing or minimizing the problems associated with CP

Types of therapy for the symptoms of CP are numerous and most physicians agree that a combination of treatments are better than any one in particular. A cerebral palsy victim's healthcare providers work together to develop a balanced regimen of treatments which are designed to improve the patient's quality of life.

Therapy and treatment regimens include:

Drugs to control spasms
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Emotional counseling
Treatments in speech and speech therapy
Braces to assist movement
Surgery

For more information about cerebral palsy treatment and therapy, visit http://www.cerebral-palsy-information.com or http://www.ucp.org/