What is multimode therapy of cerebral palsy?
All centers for helping children with cerebral palsy, and that includes UDAAN, have on offer standard physiotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavior modifications, ADL training, etc. In addition, UDAAN offers on a voluntary basis (i.e. only if the informed and intelligent parent requests in writing) the following ADDITIONAL Multiple Modes of Therapy provided we assess that the child has a chance of benefiting from it on theoretical grounds: • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – 40 sessions, • CP Specific Acupuncture – to relieve pain and enhance Neuro-muscular recovery and control • Unani Neuro-restorative herbal nutritional supplements • Computer Assisted Biofeedback provided IQ is at least that of a 4 year old child • Surgical / orthopedic corrective surgery for intractable contractures / spasm • Botulinum Injection or Phenol Block Therapy only if very necessary Proof of benefit: The child with Neurodevelopmental disability is born with a certain brain
