🔍 What Is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy is caused by brain damage or abnormal brain development that affects a child’s ability to control muscles. It is non-progressive but lifelong, and its severity can vary widely. Common signs include:

• Muscle stiffness or floppiness (spasticity or hypotonia)

• Poor coordination and balance

• Delayed motor milestones (sitting, crawling, walking)

• Difficulty in speech and swallowing

• Seizures or intellectual disability (in some cases)

🧩 Conditions Treated Under Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation

The center supports children with all types of CP, including:

• Spastic CP – tight muscles and jerky movements

• Dyskinetic CP – involuntary movements

• Ataxic CP – poor balance and coordination

• Mixed CP – combination of the above symptoms

🏥 Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach at Sahara Center

1. Physiotherapy

• Core component of CP management.

• Focus on improving posture, mobility, strength, and coordination.

• Techniques include Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), stretching, balance exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices.

2. Occupational Therapy

• Improves daily functional skills like dressing, eating, and writing.

• Builds independence through hand function training and adaptive tools.

• Helps children with sensory and motor challenges related to CP.

3. Speech Therapy

• Addresses speech delays, articulation problems, and swallowing difficulties.

• Uses techniques like oral-motor exercises, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and voice training.

4. Sensory Integration Therapy

• Helps children who are over- or under-sensitive to sensory input (touch, sound, movement).

• Calms hyperactivity or builds awareness for better body control.

5. Special Education

• Customized academic plans for children with learning difficulties.

• Focus on language, cognition, and social skill development.

• Behavior management strategies included.

🎯 Goals of CP Rehabilitation at Sahara Center

• Improve motor skills and functional independence

• Enhance speech and communication

• Support learning and emotional development

• Reduce muscle tone issues and manage spasticity

• Equip parents with home-care strategies

• Improve quality of life for both the child and family

👩‍⚕️ Expert Care Team

• Dr. Durgesh Kashyap – Pediatric physiotherapist with over 18 years of experience in child neurodevelopment and rehabilitation.

• Mrs. Jyotsna Rani – Special educator with D.Ed. in Special Education from RCI Chennai, with over 10 years of experience supporting children with complex needs.

• The team collaborates to ensure a personalized and holistic care plan for every child with CP.