REHABILITATION STAY FOR CHILDREN BEFORE SDR TREATMENT (rhizotomy)

SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy) is one of the methods of treating spasticity by cutting a selected part of the sensory fibers running in the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves. Reducing the number of sensory impulses reaching the spinal cord also reduces the amount of reflexively generated motor impulses going to the muscles, thus reducing spasticity.

It is very important to properly prepare the patient’s body for the procedure. An intensive therapy before the surgery provides more effective results in the fight against spasticity. In particular, during the therapy before the SDR procedure, we work on muscle strength, balance and coordination.

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GOALS OF THE REHABILITATION STAY BEFORE SDR:

  • Improving muscle strength
  • Maintaining or improving ranges of mobility
  • Normalizing the muscle tone
  • Improving the balance
  • Improving the locomotion
  • Improving the gross motor function
  • Help in choosing the right orthopedic equipment
  • Parent instructions and education, preparation of a therapy plan after SDR surgery

THERAPIES AND METHODS DURING THE REHABILITATION STAY BEFORE SDR:

  • NDT Bobath individual therapy, PNF
  • Gait training on LOKOMAT  or on a mechanical treadmill
  • Therapy in THERA SUIT
  • Galileo platform
  • Therapy with the use of functional electrostimulation (wireless)
  • Kinesiotaping
  • Soft tissue therapy, manual therapy
  • Sensory integration

STAY DETAILS:

3 or 4 hours a day of individual therapy. A detailed therapy programme is established during an interview with the parent/guardian. Possibility of individual arrangement of the rehabilitation programme adapted to the needs and possibility of the patient.

Organizational matters:

Please bring to the rehabilitation stay: a certificate of disability, medical documentation and up-to-date X-ray and ultrasound images.

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