Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
What is Cerebral Palsy?Cerebral palsy is a clinical condition that occurs due to damage to the motor function area of the central nervous system before, during, or after birth. In children, it most commonly presents as the spastic type, characterized by excessive muscle contractions and inability of muscles in various parts of the body to […]
Hydrocephalus Rehabilitation
Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the enlarged cerebral ventricles and subarachnoid space. CSF is a fluid mainly produced in a structure in the brain called the choroid plexus. The remaining portion of CSF is produced by the cerebral tissue itself. CSF first flows into the ventricular […]
Spina Bifida Rehabilitation
What is Spina Bifida?Spina Bifida means “split” or “open spine.” It is one of the most common congenital (from birth) disorders. Babies are born with an opening in their back. Depending on the location of this opening, varying degrees of paralysis can occur. The higher the opening is on the spine, the more severe the […]
Muscular Dystrophy Rehabilitation
What is Muscular Dystrophy?Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Muscle diseases often appear at an early age. Although congenital muscular dystrophies start showing symptoms from birth, symptoms of other diseases in this group generally begin after the age of three. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) […]
Torticollis Rehabilitation
Congenital Neck Tilt (Torticollis) In medical terminology, congenital neck tilt, also called torticollis, is the third most common congenital deformity after congenital hip dislocation and pes equinovarus deformity. Its incidence ranges widely from about 0.3% to 2%, and it is more commonly seen on the right side. Although the exact cause of torticollis remains controversial, […]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Rehabilitation
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary disease present from birth that affects the motor neurons located in the anterior horn of the spinal cord. The prevalence of genetically inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is approximately 1-2 per 10,000. What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?In SMA, there is no response to the neural stimulus that […]
High-Risk Infant (Premature) Rehabilitation
Infants who may experience developmental delays due to problems during pregnancy, at birth, or after delivery are referred to as high-risk infants. This group generally includes premature (preterm) infants, full-term infants with low birth weight, and infants who require care in a neonatal intensive care unit after birth. Which infants are considered premature?Infants born before […]
Brachial Plexus Rehabilitation
Brachial Plexus InjuryThe nerve roots emerging from the spinal cord in the neck region travel in three major branches and join in the armpit area, forming a large network of nerves known as the brachial plexus. A brachial plexus injury occurs when there is damage to this nerve network. The nerves that extend from the […]
Bobath Rehabilitation
What is Bobath Therapy?Bobath Therapy is one of the most scientifically supported and widely preferred physiotherapy methods used in both pediatric and adult rehabilitation. It is particularly applicable in cases of Cerebral Palsy, regardless of the accompanying complications. Additionally, it is commonly used in other conditions that lead to movement disorders and sensory or motor […]
Principles of Pediatric Rehabilitation
What is Pediatric Rehabilitation?Pediatric rehabilitation is a form of treatment that aims to bring out and develop the existing capacity in children, rehabilitate identified disorders, and enable the child to live as independently as possible. This is achieved through the harmonious and complementary collaboration of various medical and non-medical disciplines. In pediatric rehabilitation, child care […]