24 Nov Have you been told that your child with Cerebral Palsy will at best be able to walk with a walker 

Have you been told that your child with Cerebral Palsy will at best be able to walk with a walker 
Are you too scared to hope that your child with Cerebral Palsy could ever walk without a walker

Every 20 hours, an Australian child is born with cerebral palsy. 1 in 700 Australian babies is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it is the most common physical disability in childhood. 1 in 2 is in chronic pain. 1 in 3 cannot walk. 1 in 4 cannot talk.The statistics are confronting and it is the basis of why medical specialists tend to give parents a conservative prognosis on their child’s future capabilities. However, the fact is the human brain is extremely pliable, meaning the brain can learn, grow and develop based on the experiences and intervention a child receives from Day 1.

Here at My Favourite Physio, we believe that Intensive Early Intervention can change the course of a child’s life, especially children with Cerebral Palsy. A great example is Master S who came to us at 2.5 years old with a diagnosis of Level 5 Cerebral Palsy. He was not yet able to roll, to sit up by himself, to stand on his feet at that point in time. He could sit with support. At that point in time, it was predicted that he will not walk and will need a wheelchair. We commenced intensive Early Intervention Physiotherapy with Master S, focusing on reducing the stiffness in his arms and legs, increasing his core muscle strength, teaching him to sit, move to crawling, pull to stand and walk. Fast forward 14 months, Master S is able to sit independently, crawl independently, walk with a walker independently. He is now classified as having Level 3 Cerebral Palsy. We are continuing to work towards having him achieve independent walking without aids. All this is achieved without Botox injections, without medications, just effective Paediatric Physiotherapy Strategies. 

So if you have a child with Cerebral Palsy and you want your child achieve their best potential, reach out to My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists today! Dare to Expect More for your child with Cerebral Palsy.