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  • What is Cerebral Palsy?

    Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common movement disorder in children. It happens when a baby’s brain is injured due to a lack of oxygen or blood flow, either during pregnancy, around the time of birth, or in the first months of life.

    CP affects how a child moves, sits, and controls their muscles. While movement difficulties are the main feature, many children with CP also face challenges with learning, behavior, emotions, and how they sense or understand the world around them. This means that no two children with CP are exactly the same—each child’s needs and abilities can be very different.

    For the past 20 years, researchers have been studying how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) might help children with CP. HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber and has shown promise in supporting brain healing and improving thinking, movement, and overall function.

    Contact our expert team today to explore personalized solutions for managing cerebral palsy and begin your child’s journey to improved quality of life.

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  • The Brain & Performance Programme for Cerebral Palsy

    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a gentle and non-invasive treatment where your child breathes 100% pure oxygen in a specially designed room called an HBOT suite. Inside this room, the air pressure is higher than normal, which allows much more oxygen to enter the bloodstream. This extra oxygen helps the brain and body heal by supporting tissue repair and healing.

    HBOT is widely used for medical conditions where oxygen levels in the body are low, and research has shown it may help the brain recover after injury—especially in children with conditions like cerebral palsy.

    At our center, HBOT is part of a carefully designed program that also includes physical, occupational and cognitive therapy. We start with a thorough assessment—looking at your child’s movement, mental and functional abilities, and two different types of  brain scans to understand their needs and see if HBOT is the right fit.

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  • Our Youth Medical Protocol

    Our comprehensive approach to rehabilitation for children and youth with CP encompasses a multidisciplinary team of experts, including pediatric neurologists, nurses, neuropsychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians.

    Physical Therapy: Utilizing cutting-edge technology, we offer physical therapy that integrates virtual reality and interactive environments for an engaging and effective rehabilitation experience.

    Advanced Treadmill for Gait Analysis: We employ advanced treadmills for precise gait analysis and rehabilitation, ensuring optimal outcomes for our young patients.

    Occupational Therapy: Our occupational therapy services are tailored to address the unique needs of youth, promoting independence and enhancing daily life skills.

    Cognitive Training: We provide innovative cognitive training programmes designed to enhance cognitive abilities and support overall brain health in youth.

    Diet Optimization: Our dedicated dietitians work closely with youth to optimize nutrition, promoting overall well-being and aiding in the rehabilitation process.

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HBOT Helps the Brain Heal in Several Powerful Ways

Benefits for the Mind:

Benefits for the Mind:

  • Healing injured brain tissue: HBOT supports the repair and regeneration of brain areas that were damaged, helping to restore some of the functions that were lost.
  • Improved blood flow: HBOT increases blood circulation to areas of the brain affected by the injury. This can unlock abilities—both physical and mental—that may have been out of reach before. Families often see progress in walking, hand coordination, memory, focus, vision, and more.
  • New blood vessel growth (angiogenesis): The therapy encourages the growth of tiny blood vessels in the brain, helping nourish areas that need healing.
  • Boosted brain flexibility (neuroplasticity): HBOT helps the brain “re-wire” itself—creating new connections and adapting in response to injury.
  • Nerve cell repair and growth (neurogenesis): The treatment can activate the brain’s ability to produce new nerve cells, which supports learning, movement, and recovery.
  • Better thinking and motor skills: Children may experience improvements in attention span, processing speed, memory, and the ability to solve problems using both their mind and body.
  • Brighter outlook and more independence: As children gain new skills, they often feel more confident, socially connected, and better able to participate in everyday life.
  • All of these changes aim toward one shared goal: helping your child reach their best possible quality of life.
Benefits for Body:

Benefits for Body:

  • Better movement and coordination: Many children show improved motor skills, including smoother, more controlled movements.
  • Less muscle tightness (spasticity): HBOT can help reduce stiffness and tension in the muscles, making everyday activities easier.
  • Improved muscle tone and flexibility: Children may become more comfortable and flexible, helping them participate more actively in physical therapy and play.
  • Stronger balance and walking (gait): Some children achieve better posture and walking ability, which supports greater independence.
  • More independence in daily tasks: Over time, you may see your child become more capable in day-to-day activities like feeding, washing, dressing, or moving from one position to another.
  • Better response to therapy: HBOT can enhance the effects of physical and occupational therapy by preparing the brain and body to learn and adapt more effectively.
  • Improved sleep: Many families report that their child sleeps more peacefully after HBOT, which in turn supports growth, learning, and mood.
Benefits for Cells:

Benefits for Cells:

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) doesn’t just help with movement and thinking—it works deep within the body to repair and restore the cells that make up the brain.
  • Waking up “sleeping” brain cells: HBOT helps reactivate damaged brain cells that are still alive but not functioning well—this area is called the penumbra. These are the cells most likely to improve with treatment.
  • Stronger energy production in cells: HBOT boosts the function of mitochondria—the “power plants” inside our cells—so the brain has more energy to heal and grow.
  • Support for the immune system: By improving oxygen delivery, HBOT helps the immune system work more effectively, supporting overall health and recovery.
  • Stimulating stem cells: HBOT encourages the body’s natural stem cells—cells that can become many different types of tissue—to grow and move to areas where healing is needed.
  • Helping the brain repair itself: The combined effect of these cellular changes promotes regeneration, helping the brain recover from earlier injuries and form new, healthy connections.
  • These deep healing effects are what make HBOT such a promising part of therapy for children with brain injuries.

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Our Approach to Treating CP - How It Works?

At The Brain & Performance Centre, we use a specialized, research-backed approach to treat children with cerebral palsy (CP). Our Brain & Performance Protocol is based on over 10 years of clinical experience and includes the world’s first randomized and controlled trial of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in children.

Our goal is to give every child the best possible chance to improve, thrive, and live more independently. Here’s what your child’s journey with us will look like:

  • Thorough Medical and Developmental Assessment

    Before treatment begins, your child will receive a complete, multi-day assessment by our team of specialists. This includes: Pediatrician, Pediatric neuropsychologists, Physical and occupational therapists, Speech therapists, Nutritionists, Specialized nurses.

    We’ll look at your child’s medical, physical, and cognitive needs using advanced tools like gait analysis, brain MRI, and SPECT scans.

    Every step is tailored to your child.

  • Personalized Treatment with HBOT and Targeted Therapy

    Your child will take part in a structured 12-week program that includes:

    * 60 HBOT sessions, delivered 5 days a week, over three months.

    * Individualized physical, occupational and cognitive training to enhance the effects of HBOT

    * Weekly or biweekly follow-ups with our team of specialists to adjust and guide the program

    * Special sessions for parents, designed to support and empower you along the way

    In some cases, depending on your child’s age and needs, we may recommend a parent or caregiver to accompany them during HBOT sessions for comfort and support.

  • Post-Treatment Review and Planning Ahead

    At the end of the program, we’ll repeat the assessments we did at the beginning so we can measure progress together. You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-understand medical report prepared and signed by our expert team, led by our Chief Medical Doctor. This report will include:

    * A summary of your child’s improvements

    * Suggestions for the next steps in therapy or care

    * Guidance to help your child keep progressing at home or in school

    Our program is more than just treatment—it’s a partnership with your family to help your child reach their fullest potential.

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HBOT for CP
Clear, Proven Research:

 

In 2001, a study on 111 CP children showed HBOT can improve gross motor function, speech, functional skills as well as cognitive function. Most striking improvements were noticed in attention and memory domains. These effects were 36 times larger than would be expected in any other CP rehabilitation programme.

 

In 2021, a meta-analysis of 25 studies including over 2,146 CP patients showed HBOT can induce significant motor, development, language, and comprehension improvements.

 

While there is currently no cure for cerebral palsy, there are many ways to help children reach their full potential. The goal of treatment is to support your child’s development, improve their independence, and help them take part in daily activities and social life as much as possible.

Early therapy plays a big role. Physical, occupational, and cognitive therapies can strengthen movement, coordination, and thinking skills. Other important parts of care include treating any medical issues that may come with CP and preventing muscle or joint problems that can happen over time.

 

By using a combination of therapies (like physical, occupational, cognitive and speech and language therapy) together with medical and nutritional support, we aim to give children with CP the best chance to grow, learn, and enjoy a fulfilling life.