Rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy in Israel
Cerebral palsy or cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that occurs due to damage to the structures of the brain. The disease occurs in a child during intrauterine development, or in the first days of life. Cerebral palsy is difficult to treat, but modern medicine has the ability to correct the patient's condition, alleviate symptoms, and improve social adaptation.
Diagnosis and signs of cerebral palsy
Signs of children are disorders:
- motor development,
- muscle tone,
- mental development,
- speech,
- hearing.
A pediatrician can diagnose cerebral palsy based on the above signs and prescribe a neurologist's consultation for the patient. If cerebral palsy is suspected in Israeli clinics, the child undergoes an examination, which includes:
- electroencephalography,
- magnetic resonance imaging of the brain
- consultation with an ophthalmologist, neurologist and speech therapist.
Treatment and rehabilitation of cerebral palsy in Israel
Treatment of cerebral palsy in Israel with medications is mainly aimed at relieving symptoms. The drug therapy regimen includes nootropics, antidepressants, and drugs that increase the metabolic rate. Prices for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy in Israel vary depending on the degree of development of the disease in the child and the methods of therapy. Parents can find out the approximate cost by sending a request to their chosen medical institution.
Rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy in Israel, in addition to mandatory physical therapy and physical therapy, includes:
- art therapy,
- hydrotherapy,
- multisensory therapy,
- play therapy,
- massage
- manual therapy
These methods allow a sick child to develop communication skills and fine motor skills, as well as improve the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. Play therapy promotes the development of muscle activity and brain function.
After treatment and rehabilitation of cerebral palsy in Israel, 70% of patients improve their health. Children begin to adapt better to the external environment and get a chance to become independent.
