#39 Whole Body Vibration to Reduce Stiffness: Exercises for a Child with Cerebral Palsy

Here is the Vibration Platform that I use. I am not affiliated with this company in any way.:
www.amazon.com/Pinty-Exercise-Vibration-Platform-Fitness/dp/B01G1CMBPM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=pinty+vibration+platform&qid=1605923138&sr=8-6
Meet Sebastian. He is a young boy with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. His family wants to help me share treatment suggestions to help children like him across the world. My clinic, Child and Family Development, in Charlotte, NC, allowed me to use their facilities and their equipment to showcase Sebastian's skill and charming personality. We review techniques to reduce stiffness, encourage strength and control. I think you'll love spending time with him. Thank you to this family and my clinic for allowing this to happen.
I also have available 3 children's educational books, "A is for Autism," "D is for Down Syndrome," "C is for Cerebral Palsy," and now 2 professional books "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Hips", and "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Knees" available on Amazon. I have forthcoming "A is for ADHD" as well. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail]. Please note: I am unable to provide treatment suggestions for a child I have not personally evaluated.
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Here are the links for my books on Amazon:
"C is for Cerebral Palsy"
www.amazon.com/dp/B088TSJCYP
"D is for Down Syndrome"
www.amazon.com/dp/B079P8HH49
"A is for Autism"
www.amazon.com/dp/B071F4FFTB
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Hips"
www.amazon.com/dp/0998156736
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Knees"
www.amazon.com/dp/0998156760

[@nyangomimulenda1617]

Hi ma'am, I have a son who has cerebral palsy I was told it's mild to moderate his two years 8months. His able to roll from side to side and his now learnt how to roll from the back to the stomach but can't roll from the stomach to the back his trying to push himself to crawl but it's so hard, his only able to move around using his back pushing himself lying on the back.i use a standing frame every day to enable him to have strength in head control, I gave this brief history so you can atleast have a clue about it, how best can I help him with crawling atleast using his stomach unlike the back.i do take him for physiotherapy but we don't have so much equipment.is there a chance for major improvement

[@pediatricPTexercises]

It sounds like you are working hard with your son. Many of the activities I do with the low tone child would likely be appropriate for your son too. The videos are in chronological order. So you can follow along until you get to the right level. I hope they can help you. Here is the link to the playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMZYC1aYPuXrp-I9VFpNhCu The Gross Motor Function Classification System helps you predict how a child might function. Here is a link: www.canchild.ca/system/tenon/assets/attachments/000/000/058/original/GMFCS-ER_English.pdf I did a video on it. Here is the link for my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3TlKqQiKhqd5Y I wish you the very best.

[@nyangomimulenda1617]

Thank you so much

[@pediatricPTexercises]

You are very welcome

[@sarathkumar3699]

Can I use this for my client who has got pure athetoid type of cerebral palsy? He also has Transient subluxation of joints such as shoulders and fingers.

[@sarathkumar3699]

Any advice would be appreciated

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I can’t speak to a specific client, but often if I am unsure about vibration then I will try it to see if it helps

[@PhattrawadeeJennings-sc9bg]

What’s kind of vibration plate and how many HZ do I need to use for my cp son ?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Most affordable vibrations platforms on the Market do not list their hz. This is a Pinty. I don’t believe it sells under that brand name anymore. I have found a range of speeds to be helpful with my CP clients

[@Queentwin]

I’m having a high risk distonic CP baby who is 1yr 9months. He is able to move is legs with standing support but doesn’t able to control his head. Also he is I’m in zero hand function. Please help me.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

The first thing I recommend is for you to find a local pediatric physical therapist who can help you. In the meantime, here is my playlist for head control kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is my playlist for reaching kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNh_TJdZBEnMra-UR_NfvlL

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is the video in which I talk about dystopia kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGLRl2NthMyZnrM

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is the playlist in which I treat a child with dystonia kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjOdH92UyJNlOHbB_bIvOsnk

[@desirecipe116]

Hi ma'am Doctor tell us my nephew is cp child when he is born hi is normal and after 10 days he got high fever. Doctor's said with passing time he got well. he is mently fit but physically not well Plzz mam tell me which therapy is best to recover my nephew.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I am so sorry. It is considered On ethical for me to provide treatment recommendations for a child I am not personally evaluated. I strongly recommend you find a local pediatric physical therapist who can help you. There are many different types of cerebral palsy. One is very different from another. You will need to find someone locally who can assist you and guide you. I wish you the very best.

[@hackhack9063]

Tongue is normal sinptom of cp??

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I am sorry. I am not sure what the question is. A tongue thrust is often a movement that is seen with children with cerebral palsy.

[@mmom8508]

Is it only useful for spastic CP?or can be use for other special needs child

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I use it with my sensory seekers and my weak or low tone children as well

[@mmom8508]

@@pediatricPTexercises my child has kyphosis,also has balancing issues,so can I use it for him? thanks

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@mmom8508 Only a local pediatric physical therapist who has assessed your son can answer that specific question. However, I can say that I have used whole body vibration with my own clients who have kyphosis and balancing issues.

[@mmom8508]

@@pediatricPTexercises ok thanks

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@mmom8508 You are welcome

[@rahstim]

How can a physical therapist be showing and recommending a piece of equipment that has no research? Are you just trying to sell your books on Amazon?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is research for whole body vibration as it relates to cerebral palsy. I hope that helps you www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4593045/