How Is Hemiplegia Treated

Splinting of the arm, shoudler, elbow, wrist or hand. Surgery can correct some of the physical effects of neurological damage in children with hemiplegia. Botulinum Toxin injections can be used to treat hemiplegia as part of a movement therapy programme.

What is the best treatment for hemiplegia?

Overall, the best hemiplegia treatments involve repetitive, passive rehab exercise. Repetitively moving your affected muscles sends signals to your brain and sparks neuroplasticity. You can also use electrical stimulation, mental practice, and tools like FitMi home therapy to boost neuroplasticity.

Is it possible to recover from hemiplegia?

Recovery is usually best in the lower limb, but upper limb movement, sensation, body image, mental ability, and speech may also recover to some extent. Recovery may begin as early as the first week or as late as the seventh.