Management of deformity
Causes of deformities and aims of therapy and management (1) Immobility. (2) Hypotonicity. (3) Hypertonicity. (4) Weakness – general or specific. (5) Co-contraction and synergies (movement patterns). (6) Abnormal reflex…
The clinical picture for therapy and management
The motor dysfunction The brain damage results in disorganised and delayed development of the neurological mechanisms of postural control, balance and movement. The muscles activated for these motor aspects are…
Motor function and the child’s daily life
Motor function in feeding, dressing, toileting, washing, bathing, play and communication Those below are of particular significance, although all motor functions are needed (see Levitt 1994).Activate the motor abilities at…
Outline of treatment approaches
Muscle education and braces W.M. Phelps, an orthopaedic surgeon in Baltimore, was one of the pioneers in the treatment of cerebral palsy who encouraged physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists…
Synthesis of treatment systems
The eclectic viewpoint in therapy In Chapter 4, there is a discussion on the lack of scientific evidence for theories and methods of therapy approaches in cerebral palsy. Based on…
Therapeutic group work
In speech therapy for stimulation of communication and development of speech and language. In occupational therapy for perceptual training, for play involving perceptual motor function, for recreation, social interaction and…
The older person with cerebral palsy
Role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist The role of a physiotherapist is valuable as maintained or any increased motor control may contribute to an individual’s participation in social, educational…
Evidence-based practice
Research and clinical studies Whenever available, research, clinical studies and experiences of expert therapists and that of other disciplines are quoted throughout this book. Good practice depends on all of…
Acute Proximal Hamstring Tendon Avulsions
Fig. 5.1 Water skiing mechanism of injury. As the boat accelerates, the upper torso is forcefully pulled forward, causing subsequent rapid eccentric hip flexion and knee extension against the resistance…
Functional Anatomy of the Hamstrings and Quadriceps
Fig. 1.1 Illustration of the posterior thigh demonstrating the hamstring gross anatomy. The hamstrings lie in the superficial muscle layer of the posterior thigh, with the semitendinosus (A) and semimembranosus…
