Disturbances in the functioning of the motor sphere in the baby are different from those in older children and adults. So, as a result of perinatal pathology of the central nervous system, one can observe a syndrome of motor disorders in newborns, which is subdivided into the following types:
- hypotension of muscles;
- muscular hypertonia ;
- cerebellar syndrome;
- cerebral palsy (cerebral palsy);
- tonic labyrinth reflex;
- cervical tonic reflex of two kinds (symmetrical, asymmetrical);
- synkinesia (friendly reactions).
Syndrome of motor disorders in newborns: signs
In the case of the presence of a syndrome of motor disorders in the infant, such signs as:
- a monotonous cry;
- poor facial expressions;
- visual-auditory responses are delayed;
- the first smile appears quite late (three months and later at a rate of one month).
The syndrome of motor disorders in infants: treatment
It is important as soon as possible to diagnose the presence of this syndrome in the baby. This directly affects the effectiveness of treatment. For correction of the syndrome of motor disorders the following methods are used:
- general relaxing massage;
- physiotherapy;
- pedagogical correction;
- physiotherapy (electrophoresis).
Possible the use of homeopathic medicines.
In the case of pronounced motor disorders in the child in the future, there may be difficulties with mastering such skills as independent sitting, standing, walking. Since the motor function is interrelated with the speech, the child may have difficulty in mastering speech. But timely comprehensive treatment of a newborn child will reduce the degree of manifestation of a defect in the future and contribute to a more favorable forecast in mastering important vital functions (uprightness, balance keeping, active speech).