A child may need one or several different types of treatment depending on how severe the symptoms are and what parts of the body are affected. Early intervention and treatment may help to improve function for the nervous system and musculoskeletal system.
In general, children with cerebral palsy will have stiffness around the hips and they tend to develop atypical hip positioning as a result of their spasticity. They will develop hip flexion contractures, abduction contractures, and they will have difficulty with seating as well as bathing and hygiene.
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