At Advance Therapy, we pride ourselves on the timely management of our clients’ enquiries. If you would like to find out more information on a service or about a booking, contact us at:
Phone: 1300223826
At Advance Therapy, we pride ourselves on the timely management of our clients’ enquiries. If you would like to find out more information on a service or about a booking, contact us at:
Phone: 1300223826
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement and posture, caused by damage to the developing brain, often occurring before or during birth. According to the Australian Cerebral Palsy Register, an estimated 34,000 Australians are living with CP, a number that is expected to increase due to improved survival rates of premature babies and advances in medical care. CP is more common in males than females and affects individuals of all races and socio-economic backgrounds.
At Advance Therapy, we understand the significant impact CP can have on an individual’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Patients with CP may experience difficulties with movement, balance, coordination, muscle tone, and posture.
Our experienced team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists work collaboratively to provide tailored interventions that are designed to help patients with CP maximise their physical and communication abilities, improve their quality of life, and participate in activities that are important to them. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care that is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients.
If you or your loved one is living with CP, we encourage you to contact Advance Therapy to find out how we can help. Our team is committed to providing personalised care that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Our physiotherapy sessions are tailored to each patient’s specific needs, with a focus on developing individualised treatment plans that help patients achieve their goals. Our team of physiotherapists use a range of techniques, such as exercises, stretches, and hands-on therapy, to help patients with CP improve their muscle tone, balance, coordination, and posture.
Through physiotherapy, patients with CP can also learn how to use assistive devices such as braces, crutches, or walkers to improve their mobility. Our team works closely with patients and their families to provide ongoing support and education to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Physiotherapy can be an effective tool in managing the physical limitations caused by Cerebral Palsy. Our team of experienced physiotherapists provide personalised care that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs, with a focus on improving mobility, strength, and overall quality of life.
If you’d like to find out more about how physiotherapy can help, please contact Advance Therapy today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced physiotherapists.
Our occupational therapists work closely with patients and their families to develop individualised treatment plans that address their specific needs and goals. Our team uses a range of techniques, such as hand therapy, sensory integration therapy, and cognitive retraining, to help patients with CP improve their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities.
Through occupational therapy, patients with CP can also learn how to use assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to maximise their independence and participation in everyday activities. Our team provides ongoing support and education to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Occupational therapy with our OTs can be an effective tool in managing the impact of physical limitations caused by Cerebral Palsy. Our team of experienced occupational therapists provides personalised care that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs, with a focus on improving their ability to perform everyday activities and participate in meaningful occupations.
If you’d like to find out more about how occupational therapy can help, please contact Advance Therapy today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced occupational therapists.
Clients with Cerebral Palsy may display communication and swallowing difficulties such as:
Learning or intellectual difficulties
Difficulties with controlling muscles required for speech and breathing resulting in Apraxia (difficulty planning movements for speech), Dysarthria (difficulties moving muscles for speech), dysphagia (difficulties chewing and swallowing food and drink) and saliva control.
Difficulties with emotional and behavioural control, which may affect social communication.
Speech Pathology Intervention may include:
Prescription and implementation of AAC systems (e.g., a communication device or using gestures, keyword sign or communication boards).
Evidence-based Social communication therapy
Articulation and Phonological therapy
Support for swallowing (e.g. mealtime assessment, management plan and oral motor exercises).
If you’d like to find out more about how speech pathology can help, please contact Advance Therapy today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced speech pathologists.
References:
Australian Cerebral Palsy Register. (2021). Australian Cerebral Palsy Register Report 2021. Retrieved from https://www.cpresearch.org.au/australian-cerebral-palsy-register-report-2021/