What You Need to Know About Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) are neurological disorders caused by interrupted blood flow and/or oxygen to the brain. CP usually initially occurs before, during, or shortly after birth, and is often considered a neurodevelopmental disorder. HIE can occur at any age and is typically as a result of either heart failure, near-drowning, extreme blood loss, carbon monoxide poisoning, or suffocation. Similarly to a stroke, the symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can affect any function. Both commonly can cause movement disorders, emotional dysregulation, poor balance and coordination, weak/stiff muscles, difficulty speaking, seeing, hearing, swallowing, and altered sensation. More severe cases can result in altered states of consciousness, coma, seizures, loss of reflexes, and may require 24-hour assistance.
How We Treat Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Both CP and HIE respond well to PT, OT, Speech, Chiropractic, and medications, but the progress is often slow and frustrating. Plasticity incorporates these evidence based therapies, with a mix of our expert-level knowledge and cutting-edge equipment. By understanding the cause, we can define the ideal solution. When available, we aim to restore as much oxygen, blood flow, and stem cells, then we begin rehabilitation in the order that the brain develops: by training reflexes, sensory processing, movement, coordination, and lastly cognition. Think of it as rebuilding a house from the bottom up. This is how we have gained the reputation as one of the world-leaders in CP and HIE, delivering unprecedented results in as few as five days.
