Treatments

There is no one way to treat hemiplegia, and it doesn't have a cure. Children with hemiplegia tend to undergo multi-therapy approach, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy. This section will tell you a bit more about the treatments available.

• Physiotherapy
  Physiotherapists work on balance, weightbearing on the affected side, and developing sensitivity in the affected hand.
• Occupational therapy
  Occupational therapy uses play, adaptive and work activities to develop children's motor, cognitive, perceptual and self care skills.
• Splinting
  Splints, or orthoses, can help to manage walking patterns in children with hemiplegia.
• Orthopaedic surgery
  Surgery can correct some of the physical effects of neurological damage, in children with hemiplegia.
• Botulinum Toxin
  Botulinum Toxin injections can be used to treat hemiplegia as part of a movement therapy programme.