Effectiveness of Neurodevelopmental Treatment on Muscular Strength and Gross Motor Function in a Child with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy - A Case Study

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting movement, muscle tone and co-ordination. It is a neurological disorder caused by abnormal brain development or damage. Dyskinetic cerebral palsy is a type of cerebral palsy characterised by involuntary movements. It is marked by dystonia, athetosis, chorea and tremors. This is the case of 3year old female child with a history of seizures at the age of 1 year who presented with features of dyskinetic cerebral palsy who is unable to sit and stand independently and also has difficulty in holding objects with hands. Examination done on sensory examination, motor examination, trunk control and gross motor skills. Speech and language delays and the involuntary movements of upper extremity and lower extremity is present. She had an MRI which revealed that she has diffuse cerebral atrophy. Key words: NDT techniques; CIMT; Dyskinetic CP; GMFM