Syria, Aleppo
Health
Oct, 2024
Hala suffers from cerebral palsy, which affects her motor skills and physical
growth, like many other children in northwest Syria. Children with cerebral
palsy often require long-term physical therapy, sometimes extending for years
or even their entire lives. Physical therapy is a pathway toward a more
independent life, often supported by adaptive devices that aid in treatment
objectives such as managing spasticity, stabilizing joints, or compensating for
muscle weakness or paralysis. These devices need frequent adjustments due to
the children’s growth or progress in their mobility.
One of these children is Hala, who receives regular physical therapy sessions at another center and was recently referred to our PAC center, supported by
Action Syria, for medical evaluation. The specialist doctor assessed her
condition and established an updated physical therapy plan, adjusted as her
condition evolves. Additionally, the appropriate adaptive devices were
prescribed for her.
In Hala's case, bilateral AFO (ankle-foot orthoses) devices were recommended
to support her ankle joints. This support helps Hala practice standing and
walking with the guidance of her physical therapist. This is the second orthotic
device that our center has provided for Hala. Her therapist will closely monitor
her progress, using these orthotics to help her continue her journey toward
standing and, hopefully, walking with the aid of suitable mobility supports.
The benefit of this project lies in its ability to provide tailored, high-quality support to children like Hala, ensuring they receive the necessary care to improve their quality of life. Specifically:
Holistic Care: The project ensures that children receive not just therapy but also ongoing medical evaluations and adjustments to their treatment plans, tailored to their evolving needs.
Empowerment and Inclusion: Providing adaptive devices and specialized therapy allows children to participate more fully in daily activities, fostering independence and social inclusion.
Sustainability of Care: The ability to adjust care plans as conditions evolve ensures long-term support and continuity, promoting better health outcomes for beneficiaries.
In summary, the project provides comprehensive, evolving, and specialized support that improves the lives of children with specific needs, empowering them and their families in meaningful ways.
PAC is active nutrition NGO in the Syrian context since 2012 and has long experience in the field through over than 700 staff, and 39 field facilities
Kıtalararası Doktorlar Derneği Physicians Across Continents (PAC-Türkiye) is a humanitarian nonprofit NGO established in 2012 by humanitarian health workers to serve the affected people. We believe that all people in need, regardless of where they are or their gender, religion, or political affiliation, have the right to be served and supported.
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