Physiotherapy (LFC), Massage
Physiotherapy, also known as therapeutic exercise, is a combination of physical and breathing exercises that have a general health-promoting and therapeutic effect on the body. LFC sessions are recommended for individuals with chronic or congenital disorders of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. Regular and appropriate physical activity contributes to the harmonious development of children, strengthens the body, and reduces the frequency of respiratory and other illnesses.
At our center, a specialist in physical rehabilitation and massage conducts sessions with children of different age groups and diagnoses.
In the case of cerebral palsy (CP), physiotherapy aims to develop the ability to voluntarily control movements, reduce muscle hypertonus, and improve coordination. Another objective of physiotherapy for CP is to teach children daily living skills and self-care.
The benefits of physiotherapy for CP include:
Improved joint mobility;
Normalised muscle tone;
Overall strengthening of the body, helping to restore its functionality;
Normalised blood circulation and metabolism, leading to better management of metabolic and neuromuscular disorders.
The comprehensive rehabilitation approach using physiotherapy results in:
Development of purposeful activity;
Acquisition of necessary motor skills and abilities;
Development of gross and fine motor skills;
Improved coordination of movements.
Massage involves manual manipulation of the skin, bones, joints, and muscles.
Regardless of the type, massage stimulates blood circulation and nourishment of the skin, organs, and tissues, as well as metabolic processes. Massage can help normalise muscle tone, correct bone and joint deformities, or address issues with the musculoskeletal system.
The positive effects of therapeutic massage for CP include:
- Improved blood and lymphatic circulation;
- Activation of metabolic processes in the tissues;
- Reflexive influence on internal organs and the nervous system;
- Increase in the child’s muscle mass;
- Enhancement of the child’s adaptability;
- Normalisation of the functions of internal organs.
The application of massage in cases of autism contributes to:
- Development of communication skills;
- Reduction of autistic behaviours (allowing touch and establishing contact);
- Improvement in speech skills;
- Reduction of anxiety;
- Increased concentration and social interaction, improved sleep quality;
- Improvement in breathing and relaxation.