Physical Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders that affect normal movement in different parts of the body. This condition can cause problems with posture, manner of walking, muscle tone, and coordination of movement.

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

Physical Symptoms

• Contractures 
• Exaggerated or jerky reflexes
• Floppy muscle tone
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Incontinence
• Involuntary movements or tremors
• Lack of coordination and balance
• Problems swallowing or sucking
• Problems with movement on one side of the body
• Stiff muscles 

Neurological symptoms

• Buildup of cranial pressure due to fluid imbalance 
• Behavioral problems
• Delayed motor skill development
• Difficulty with speech and language 
• Sensory impairments
• Visual/hearing impairments

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

• Bacterial and viral infections such as meningitis
• Bleeding in the brain (hemorrhaging)
• Head injuries sustained during birth or within the first few years of infancy
• Lack of oxygen to the brain (asphyxia) before, during, or after birth
• Prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol
• Prenatal exposure to raw/undercooked meat or fish

Physical Therapists work together with other health care providers to address the needs as treatment priorities change. Other health care providers who may work with your Physical Therapist include speech/language pathologists or occupational therapists.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005   Tel. (516) 344-0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224-8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992-2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580-0125

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030 

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

Sources:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4755-gout
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gout/symptoms-causes/syc-20372897
https://www.inhomephysicaltherapy.ca/blog/physical-therapy-for-gouty-arthritis/

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.