Problem: cerebral palsy ageing can affect individuals and can develop many musculoskeletal problems which include an increase in spasticity, a decrease in flexibility and more energy expenditure while walking. They also fatigue easily & develop muscle sores. Most of these individuals also deficit in Vitamin D.
Management ProtocolSo it becomes imperative to continue physical therapy along with yoga & supplements of Vitamin D in this age group. As age advances, they need walking aids more frequently. Individuals with bony deformity, muscle contracture & joint dislocation need surgery. With proper planning & rehabilitation, these persons also can be given a good quality of life.
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MS Ortho (PGI Chandigarh) & DNB Ortho, Senior Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Chairman of Trishla Foundation, India Experience of 20 years in children with orthopaedic problems, cerebral palsy & congenital limb deficiency. Manage more than 1 Lac children with Cerebral Palsy & orthopaedic problem. Member of different Government & non-government organizations. Cerebral palsy children from every state of India & 20 countries are visiting him for expert opinions.
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MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PhD Public Health Secretary, Trishla Foundation, 15 years experience in counselling & guidance to parents of children with cerebral palsy
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