HOW THE PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP THE CHILD SUFFERING FROM DYSPRAXIA?

PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR DYSPRAXIA

 There is no cure for dyspraxia,however symptoms may improve with growing maturity and can lesson with appropriated advice and treatment research has shown that physiotherapy treatment has a positive effect on gross motor skills,fine motor skills and dexterity,activities of daily living & self confidence.

Prior to treatment an initial assessment will be carried out to determine the child's skills and whether they are performing with the expected quality for their age range specific tests will be used to assess the child's motor sensory and perceptual abilities.

Once the assessment has been completed problems areas will be identified and a  treatment plan will be devised in discuss with the child and their parents.Treatment will focus  on improving the child's motor abilities which will in turn lead to improvements in self- es-team and confidence.

Treatment may include:

• Practising gross motor skills such as walking ,running,hopping,
• Balance activities
• Co-ordination skills e.g throwing and catching ball
• strengthening activities to improve movement control
• Activities to improve postural control
• Advice and education to parents and teacher on management of dyspraxia
• Referral with other health professionals such as occupational therapist and speech and language therapists
•  Advice on appropriate equipment to improve abilities.

Treatment will be supplemented by a home exercise programme which is an essentials aspect of treatment in order to make lasting significant improvements.A school visit may be arranged to assess the child in the class room , provide advice on the environment,and make recommendations regarding aids that may be required to maximise the child's potential.