Is it cerebral palsy if the baby tilts his head back?

If a baby's head tilts back, it may be caused by cerebral palsy, which is also the most common symptom of cerebral palsy. We know that cerebral palsy is a common disease. The incidence rate has been relatively high in recent years. There are many causes of cerebral palsy, among which it is closely related to hypoxia in the mother. In addition, if the pregnant woman has some bad habits in her daily life, it may also cause cerebral palsy in the child.

Is it cerebral palsy if the baby tilts his head back?

1. The most obvious symptom of cerebral palsy is a soft head and neck. Normally, a child will not be able to lift his head vertically at 2 months old, but will be able to lift his head while lying prone at 3 months old. If a child cannot lift his head at 4-5 months old, cerebral palsy may be suspected.

2. Able to reach out and touch objects at 4-5 months, sit independently at 6-7 months, crawl at 8-10 months, stand independently at 1 year old, and walk before 15 months. If these movements occur later than two months, cerebral palsy should be suspected.

Rehabilitation treatment for cerebral palsy in children

Among them, the Bobath method, the Vojta method, and conductive education have relatively complete theories and are also being promoted and adopted in China. The Ueda method and model training are adopted by many hospitals because of their obvious therapeutic effects and simple operation.

Bobath therapy is the main method used in the world to treat cerebral palsy and all people with limb disabilities. It was created by British scholars KaIel Bobath and Beda Bobath in close collaboration starting in the 1950s. The immaturity of motor development and the abnormality of motor development are two basic viewpoints of Bobath's understanding of cerebral palsy. Bobath believes that although cerebral palsy is defined as "non-progressive cerebral palsy", if the abnormal posture and abnormal movement are not interrupted, the disease will still progress, so Bobath pointed out: "The clinical symptoms of cerebral palsy are progressive at least before puberty." Bobath emphasized that we should seize the favorable opportunity, advocate early treatment, cut off the vicious cycle as soon as possible, and revitalize the functions of the central nervous system. This view of Bobath therapy has changed the outdated concept that nerve tissue cannot regenerate, cannot be restored once damaged, and cerebral palsy is an incurable disease. Bobath therapy mainly uses the method of inhibiting abnormal posture and promoting normal posture to treat cerebral palsy, and has achieved remarkable therapeutic effects. It has been widely adopted in developed countries such as Britain, the United States, Japan, and Germany.

Vojta therapy, also known as Vojta induction therapy, was created by German scholar Dr. Vojta. It is a facilitation therapy method that consists of reflex crawling and reflex turning over to induce reflex movement. According to Vojta's report on 207 children at risk of cerebral palsy, 199 (96%) achieved normalization after treatment and training. His assertion that cerebral palsy was treatable with early diagnosis and training shocked the medical community.

Vojta therapy has a wide range of applications. It can be used from newborns to older children and is a better method for early treatment. The technique is simple and easy to master. Parents can be trained during the treatment to facilitate family therapy, and the effect is obvious. For example, for children with strong muscle tone, the effect can be seen after one week of treatment, especially early treatment, which can produce better results. Vojta therapy does not require complicated and expensive equipment. It only requires a warm, well-lit place and a treatment table. It is economical and can be adapted to local conditions. If conditions permit, the patient can be hospitalized and treated by a full-time trainer. If conditions do not permit, parents can be trained to conduct family therapy and go to the hospital for regular follow-up visits.

Peto therapy, also known as group guidance therapy or guided education, was founded by Hungarian scholar Professor Peto Andras (hereinafter referred to as Peto). Peto therapy is mainly aimed at children over two years old who have the ability to understand, and provides rigorous collective training 24 hours a day. By making behavior intentional and rhythmic, and by promoting communication through interpersonal relationships and tools, children with the disease can acquire self-reliance, adaptability and learning abilities, thereby building confidence and developing a sound personality. The specific method is to set up topics one by one, induce the children to complete them, and achieve the purpose of promoting communication in the process.