How to use orthoses in rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy

Abstract

When rehabilitation for cerebral palsy is undertaken, orthosis is indispensable. Since the easy-to-use appliances are going to vary depending on the progress of the rehabilitation, it is necessary to select an appropriate brace in each of its stages. It is becoming increasingly common in practice to combine orthosis with botulinum toxin type A. After the muscle tone is relaxed with botulinum toxin type A, treatment strategies include a nighttime orthodontic appliance intended to achieve a stretch effect. This paper will outline treatment combinations such as brace treatment and botulinum toxin type A in the rehabilitation of cerebral palsy.