This increases during stress and stops entirely during sleep. A third form affects about 1 in 10 patients. It involves poor balance, slow reflexes, and muscle weakness. Early detection is key to effective treatment. Treatment may include drugs to control seizures and spastic movement.
Many children wear leg braces or splints.
Exercises, physical therapy, and surgery may improve very taut muscles. A device provides a valve to help in bladder control. Special household supplies, such as low toilets with arms, are available. The child should rely on himself as much as possible to wash, dress, and eat. Children with milder forms should attend regular school.