Physical Therapy Management in Cerebral Palsy with Crough Gait Pattern
Keywords:
Crouch gait, Cerebral palsy, Physical therapyAbstract
Cerebral palsy is a motor disorder appearing in children due to damage of the brain before it has fully developed. The damage to the brain affects strictly the motor system, poor balance, and abnormal gait pattern. Crouch gait is characterized by excessive knee flexion and hip flexion throughout the stance phase and walking, this requires more energy costs during walking. Currently, there are two main treatments; the first treatment is called conservative treatment such as handling, medication, muscle strengthening, and inhibiting primitive’s reflex. Physical therapy is one of the multidisciplinary teams which plays an important role in the development of milestones, specializing in handling and electrical stimulation to facilitate movement. The second treatment is called surgery treatment. After surgery, the patient still needs to receive physical therapy together with the orthosis in order to prevent joint deformity. Furthermore, providing education and adjusting parents’ attitudes are important elements to be a concern.
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