Childhood diseases in Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Physical Therapy can save the lives of many children. Physical therapy is needed by many different diseases, such as: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy, Torticollis, Scoliosis, traumatic brain injury, congenital and acquired amputations, acute and long-term spinal cord injury fractures. Physical Therapy is But with the comfort of family and friends, their Physical Therapy can be less painful. There are many research hospitals dedicated enough to spend time trying to find a cure for diseases, which has taken centuries of research. ... Research hospitals are still devoting their time for working on many diseases today and will continue until they have a cure for every disease possible. ... There are so many diseases that are misunderstood. ... One of the more popular dreaded diseases is SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). ... There are so many children diseases in the world today, it is sad that some children have to deal with Cystic Fibrosis. ... Approximately eighty percent of childhood cases are diagnosed before age six and most diagnoses are made before age two (Statistics and Cystic Fibroses, May 3, 2001). In some conditions for childhood diseases, physical therapy treatment is necessary, it can be very painful, but can help a child overcome their illness. Physical Therapy can help in such instances as: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy, Torticollis, Scoliosis, traumatic brain injury, congenital and acquired amputations, acute and long-term spinal cord injury fractures. Physical therapy also manages children with muscle diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, pediatric burns, and a myriad of congenital disabilities. ... One choice that can help is physical therapy. Physical therapy helps on building muscle strength, coordination, balance and also managing the daily routine in learning new motor skills. Physical Therapy sessions usually take place in 45-minute sessions, five times a week, and a continuous home program is very important. ... Sometimes the doctor will refer a physical therapist. If the child is sent to a physical therapist then they will be examined again, and he will probably prescribe home exercise instructions to help improve posture and appropriate spinal mobility. ... After the fracture heals then the child should be brought to a physical therapist and let him help. Physical therapy can reduce pain and discomfort during the healing process, and with passive or active type of exercise he will encourage return of strength and motion of the broken limb (Ozana Pope-Gajic, October 30, 2001).