Physiatry & Cerebral Palsy
Multi-Disciplinary Rehabilitation Services at WTMF in Fremont, CA
Cerebral palsy is a congenital condition marked by loss of muscle coordination
and other symptoms. This term actually describes several disorders, all
of which affect how a patient moves. Cerebral palsy often presents a significant
physical disability, and is typically caused by brain damage occurring
prior to birth. Symptoms will be present by a child’s developing years.
Rehabilitation Services & Spasticity Treatment
A physiatrist can serve an important role in a cerebral palsy patient’s
care. Spasticity is a symptom or complication experienced by numerous
injuries and illnesses, including cerebral palsy. Doctors of physical
medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) may treat spasticity with several
treatment options.
These treatment options include:
- Oral anti-spasticity agents
- Botulin toxin injections
- Phenol injections
- Intrathecal baclofen pump management
A patient with cerebral palsy may benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach
to rehabilitation that includes the support and care of numerous professionals
including orthopedists, physical therapists, speech therapists, rehabilitation
nurses, and doctors of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R),
also known as physiatrists. Learn more about physiatry at Washington Township
Medical Foundation in Fremont.