“What's physical therapy like for pediatric ataxia patients? ”
My daughter has acute cerebellar ataxia and one of the treatments that she is doing is physical therapy. What is physical therapy like for ataxia patients? She's 10 years old and we still don't know the cause of her condition.
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The therapist will assess the needs of your daughter and provide appreciate treatment plan
When done with skill and precision, pediatric therapy looks a lot like play time. However there is a lot of science, evaluation, and assessments going on during the sessions. I would definitely recommend seeking a pediatric specialist for her rehab. Yes, even we therapists specialize.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Cerebellar ataxia is an upper motor issue in the communication of neuro "brain nerves" and motor "muscle" control. Think of this like the electrical panel running electrical lines through the wall to the light. The light is the muscle firing for your desired movement. In this case, there is a disconnect (maybe a fray in the wires, the wires possibly cut, etc...). Physical therapy with a focus in neuro pediatrics can work towards progression of neuro-motor reorganization to help. There has to be a source for the acute onset.
