Can early orthotic support and physical Therapy improve the functional level and Decrease rate of surgical interventions In spastic cerebral palsy?

Authors

Sarfraz Ahmad, The Children's Hospital & Institute of Child Health
Syeda Rahat, The Children's Hospital & Institute of Child Health
Syeda Bushra, The Children's Hospital & Institute of Child Health

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement and posture that results from a non progressive lesion of brain within 3 years of age. To determine the role of early orthotics and physical therapy in improving the functional status and in decreasing the rate of surgical interventions in management of spastic diplegic cerebral palsy child.

Recommended Citation

Ahmad, Sarfraz; Rahat, Syeda; and Bushra, Syeda (2019) "Can early orthotic support and physical Therapy improve the functional level and Decrease rate of surgical interventions In spastic cerebral palsy?," Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS): Vol. 14: Iss. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pjns/vol14/iss4/5