But in a spastic child, as the muscles are stiff and not much movement is made, the muscles do not stretch and sometimes stop growing. They become fixed in an abnormal position. This condition is called a contracture. When bones are growing and muscles don t this might result in deformity. Then it becomes necessary to operate and lengthen the muscle.
Physiotherapy becomes an integral part of the spastic child s routine.
This prevents the weakening of muscles due to disuse. It also prevents contractures and thereby helps avoid surgery. All rights reserved.