Treatment of infantile cerebral palsy in Israel

Children's cerebral palsy (cerebral palsy) is a set of non-progressive motor disorders, hearing, vision, and also psyche and speech. Israel is considered the leading country for the treatment of this disease, thanks to the fact that only the most modern and reliable equipment is used in children's clinics in this country. In addition, we should not forget about the high level of qualification of Israeli doctors and that many of them are actively engaged in scientific activity, which consists in studying this disease and searching for new methods of treatment.

Diagnosis of cerebral palsy in Israel begins with consultations of an orthopedist, neurologist, ophthalmologist. Then the following research methods are assigned:

1. MRI (MRI) - for children this procedure is performed under anesthesia. MRI provides an opportunity to identify pathologies that indicate the nature of the disease;
2. Computed tomography (CT) ;
3. Electroencephalography (EEG).

The causes of cerebral palsy are:

1. Rubella during mother's pregnancy;
2. Obesity of the mother;
3. Diabetes maternal;
4. Heart disease of the mother;
5. Violation of the placental circulation;
6. Anemia in the mother during pregnancy;
7. Hypoxia of the fetus in the womb;
8. Hypoxia after birth;
9. Infections during pregnancy;

10. Violation of autoimmune mechanisms;

11. Hemolytic disease of newborns (nuclear jaundice).

Treatment of infantile cerebral palsy in Israel

To date, the treatment of infantile cerebral palsy is based on a complex effect on the muscular system of the child and the function of the brain. The sooner the treatment begins, the more likely to achieve high results.

Children are treated in specialized centers, which seem to resemble the hospital a little. Therefore, children quickly adapt to new conditions and can easily transfer medical procedures.

Treatment in Israel of child cerebral palsy is performed by such specialists as: orthopedist, physiotherapist, psychologist, specialist in game therapy, occupational therapy, speech development specialists, etc.

It should be noted that, in addition to working with children, doctors also work with parents, teaching them the rules of behavior with the child, a variety of recreational techniques, exercises, postures, static elements, captures, and so on.

Physiotherapy treatment of cerebral palsy in Israel

The task of the physiotherapist is to thoroughly check the child's condition, using diagnostic tests, checking muscle groups, including neck tone, etc. Game technology is aimed at restoring the right interaction of the muscular and brain structures. Thus, every movement in the exercises gives a huge therapeutic load, which promotes rehabilitation in conjunction with other methods.

Speech therapy of infantile cerebral palsy in Israel

The speech therapist's exercises are aimed at staging speech in order to work on the brain. He is engaged in speech therapy massage of the lips and mouth, if there is no swallowing reflex in children with a more severe form of cerebral palsy.

Psychological treatment of infantile cerebral palsy in Israel

The psychologist deals not only with the education of parents, but also with the impact on the developmental stages of the child, his behavior, relationships with the people around him and adaptation to the environment.

Medical treatment of infantile cerebral palsy

The purpose of drug treatment of cerebral palsy is to improve the functioning of the nervous system and the brain as a whole. From the very first days of a child's life I prescribe drugs that reduce intracranial pressure. If the disease accompanies convulsions, include anticonvulsant therapy.

Electroflexotherapy of cerebral palsy in Israel

Treatment with electro reflexotherapy affects the neurons of the central nervous system, normalizing muscle tone and improving coordination.

A complex, multidisciplinary rehabilitation course is conducted daily by leading Israeli specialists for two weeks. Rehabilitation course is recommended to be repeated twice a year.