Principles in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of different forms of cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy comprises a group of clinically different syndromes characterized by an inability to hold a normal posture and to make voluntary movements. Different specialists, including a neurologist, a rehabilitation specialist, a physiotherapist, a psychotherapist, an orthopedic surgeon, an oculist, a speech therapist, a social worker, should jointly work to minimize the sequels of the disease and to improve the quality of life and social adaptation of children. Their treatment is systematic and prolonged; therapeutic exercises, physiotherapy, and medical therapy are used. Preventive measures are to eliminate risk factors and to detect the disease as soon as possible.