No Fee Unless We Win
(215) 866-2424

How Physical Therapy Helps with Cerebral Palsy

by The Beasley Firm  |  December 19, 2019  |  

There are various treatments that may be available for children with cerebral palsy. Of course, there are problems that may be experienced regarding the physical abilities of the child, but while the condition is curable, there are resources to help.

One potential option to use is physical therapy, which can help in the first few years of a child’s life and certain exercises the child can do as they continue to grow. It’s imperative you understand the importance of physical therapy and what can be done moving forward.

What Does Physical Therapy Do?

Physical therapy can be used to help train your child’s muscles. Cerebral palsy often impacts muscle tone, either causing the baby to be too floppy or too stiff. Muscle training and exercises can help improve strength or flexibility, as well as overall balance and motor function.

There are other benefits for physical therapy, too, including having certain equipment used for the child, including braces or splints, crutches, and more. Overall, physical therapy works well with occupational therapy to improve head and trunk control, as well as how well the baby can grasp at items and rolls over.

Moving Forward in Life

There are many individuals who grow up with cerebral palsy who go through physical therapy as children. They learn various exercises, including yoga, that can help improve muscle tone and ability for the future. What you need to know, though, is that stopping these exercises can cause the immobility and balance issues to worsen.

At The Beasley Firm, we want to help you get the resources you need to provide your child with as comfortable a life as possible. We guide you through the entire process to help you understand how negligence may have played a role in your child’s cerebral palsy and how you can take legal action.

With our Philadelphia birth injury attorneys on your side, you can feel confident in what comes next. We’ll keep you informed of what to expect and what steps are needed to hold the negligent party fully accountable.

Share This Story
If you found the information provided by this article useful, consider sharing to your social media channels to help others in their search for reliable personal injury resources.
Get in Touch with Our Team Today
Contact us today by filling out the form below
or call us at (215) 866-2424 to speak with an attorney today.

Over $2 Billion Won
for Our Clients
(215) 866-2424
Philadelphia Office
The Beasley Building
1125 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chester County Office
10 Lindbergh Boulevard
Coatesville, PA 19320
New Jersey Office
1949 Berlin Road
Suite 100
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Centre County Office
375 Trout Road
State College, PA 16801
Follow Us

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

magnifierchevron-down