Comparative study of different treatment methods of rehabilitation in cerebral palsy

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Background: Cerebral palsy is a major health problem caused by brain damage during pregnancy, delivery, or the immediate postnatal period.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is generally considered as a nonprogressive condition.

The goal of any treatment program for cerebral palsy is to maximize function and minimize the development of secondary problems.

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare different protocols management in cerebral palsy.

Subjects and Methods: The study included120 patients with CP of both genders, between 4 and 8 years of age, attending the Special Needs Care Center of the Faculty of Postgraduate Childhood Studies, Ain Shams University.

The available patient's records used to select the sample, as well as written informed consents were obtained from parents.

The children were classified into 4 groups.

Group A: Included 30 children with cerebral palsy who received physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) as control group.

Group B: Included 30 children with cerebral palsy who received physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

Group C: Included 30 children with cerebral palsy who received physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) and acupuncture.

Group D: Included 30 children with cerebral palsy who received physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) and ozone.

According to the protocol of each type of management.

All The children in all groups received the same specific designed physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) program.

Results: Physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are very important methods in management of children with cerebral palsy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy HBOT have the best effect in management children with cerebral palsy CP more than other management protocols such as ozone and acupuncture.

Conclusion: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy HBOT have the best results in this study followed by ozone followed by acupuncture.