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Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy · Lahore
Small steps.Theirown pace.
Cerebral palsy affects how a child moves, balances and uses their body. Family-centred physiotherapy from a female physiotherapist in Lahore builds on what your child can do, one practical goal at a time, in the studio or at home.
SittingStandingBalanceStretchingStrengthHand useWalking practiceHome programme
Cerebral Palsy Care
Progress is personal. So is the plan.
Cerebral palsy is a group of lifelong conditions affecting movement, posture and coordination, caused by an injury to the developing brain before, during or soon after birth. It does not get worse over time, but its effects change as a child grows.
At Munaza Physio Studio, a female physiotherapist assesses how your child moves now, agrees goals that matter to your family, and builds play-based sessions and a simple home programme around them. We promise honest goals and steady support, not a particular outcome.
Dr. Munaza Ghani · Women-only physiotherapy
Moving with support,one skill at a time.
Scroll to follow an illustrative story: sitting steadily, standing at a support, taking supported steps, then moving more freely. It shows the kind of progress therapy works towards. Every child’s pattern, pace and goals are different, and this is not a prediction.
Stable sitting and standing with support.
Through play and gentle handling, we practise holding the body upright and shifting weight, using seating, supports and a stable surface to hold where they help.
Practising steps and transfers.
Repeated, enjoyable practice of the real movements your child needs, such as rolling, sitting up, standing, stepping and moving between positions, with the right amount of help.
Taking it into daily routines.
We fit the skills into family life, at home and at school, so practice happens in play, dressing, meals and getting about, and we review and reset the goals as your child grows.
- Goals set with your family
- Play-based sessions
- Clinic or home visits
Dr. Munaza GhaniMSOMPT (RIU) · DPT (UOL)Orthopedic Manual Therapist
Is everyday life harder for your child…
Sitting, moving,playing?
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Sitting steadily to play or eat
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Rolling, crawling or moving around
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Standing and taking steps
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Using hands to reach, hold and grasp
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Dressing, bathing and car journeys
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Joining in at home and at school
Without a plan
- Unsure how best to handle and position your child
- Muscles and joints that grow tight and stiff
- Skills that stall, and tiring, uncomfortable days
- Practice that feels like extra work for the family
- Worry about what to try next
With family-centred therapy
- Clear goals chosen with you
- Handling and positioning you feel confident with
- Stretching and strengthening that suits your child
- Play-based practice that fits family life
- Regular review, so the plan keeps up with growth
What we treat
Different patterns. Individual care.
Cerebral palsy is described by which parts of the body are affected, and by how movement is affected. Your child’s doctor makes the diagnosis; we assess what it means for everyday movement.
Monoplegia
One limb is affected.
Hemiplegia
One side of the body is affected.
Diplegia
Mainly the legs, with milder arm involvement.
Triplegia
Three limbs are affected.
Quadriplegia or tetraplegia
All four limbs, often with trunk involvement.
Double hemiplegia
All four limbs, with the arms more affected than the legs.
Spastic cerebral palsy
Increased muscle tone, causing stiffness.
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Involuntary, fluctuating movements.
Ataxic cerebral palsy
Difficulty with balance and coordination.
Early signs and assessment
When somethingfeels different.
Signs of cerebral palsy usually show in early childhood rather than at birth. A diagnosis can take months or longer, because some signs only become clear as a child develops. You can ask for a physiotherapy assessment of movement at any point.
How it may feel
- Delays in milestones, such as not sitting by about 8 months or not walking by about 18 months
- Muscles that feel stiff or floppy, or limbs that seem weak
- Jerky, clumsy or uncoordinated movements, or movements the child cannot control
- Walking on tiptoes, or favouring one side
Common causes
- Injury to the developing brain, for example reduced blood or oxygen supply, infection, bleeding or stroke around birth
- Being born very early, or being a twin or triplet, which raises the likelihood
- Often no single cause can be found
How physio helps
- Looking carefully at movement, posture, tone, strength and play
- Explaining what we see in plain words, and what to ask your doctor
- Helping you start practical handling and positioning straight away
- Working alongside your paediatrician, who makes the diagnosis
- Agreeing goals and the first few steps of a plan
TipBring any reports or scans, and a phone video of how your child moves or plays at home. A short video often shows more than we can see in a visit.
Get urgent medical care if your child
- Has a seizure lasting more than five minutes, or a first seizure
- Chokes, coughs or turns blue when eating or drinking, or has repeated chest infections
- Suddenly loses skills they had, or becomes much weaker or floppier
- Has a fever and seems very unwell, or is unusually drowsy or hard to wake
Tone, stiffness and movement
Keeping muscles and jointsmoving freely.
In cerebral palsy, muscles may be too tight, too loose or hard to control. Over time, tight muscles can limit joint movement, and this can affect comfort, sitting, standing and hygiene. Regular movement and good positioning help protect range.
How it may feel
- Stiff arms or legs, or a hand that stays closed
- Legs that cross or turn in, or feet that point down
- Tiredness, because movement takes extra effort
- Discomfort during dressing, nappy or toilet care, or in a seat
Common causes
- Increased muscle tone in some muscles, especially with spastic cerebral palsy
- Growth, because bones can grow faster than tight muscles lengthen
- Staying in one position for long periods
How physio helps
- Gentle stretching and active movement, taught to the whole family
- Positioning ideas for sitting, lying, standing and sleeping
- Strengthening the muscles that are weak and working against the tight ones
- Advice on splints, supports and seating, working with your orthotist and doctor
- Telling your doctor when a medical or surgical review may be needed
TipShort, regular stretches built into nappy changes, dressing and bath time usually work better than one long session.
Sitting, standing and balance
Building posture, balanceand mobility.
Balance and posture are the base for almost everything else a child does. We work on them in the positions your child already uses, and move on to the next step when they are ready, with the right amount of support.
How it may feel
- Difficulty holding the head or trunk steady
- Falling or tiring when sitting, or needing hands for support
- Hesitation to stand, step or move between positions
- Hands busy holding the body up, leaving less free for play
Common causes
- Weakness or poor control in the trunk and hips
- Tone that makes it hard to shift weight smoothly
- Balance and coordination that are still developing
How physio helps
- Play-based practice of rolling, sitting, kneeling, standing and stepping
- Weight-shifting and balance games, using a stable surface to hold where helpful
- Strengthening the trunk, hips and legs in ways suited to age and ability
- Practising the real tasks your child needs, such as getting on and off a chair or floor
- Advice on walking aids, standing supports and seating, with your other professionals
TipChoose a few moments in the day, such as getting dressed, playing on the floor or sitting at the table, to practise one small skill again and again.
Why plans differ
Six things that shapeyour child’s plan.
The type of cerebral palsy
Which parts of the body are affected, and how movement is affected, change what we practise and how.
TypeAge and stage
A baby, a toddler and a teenager have different goals, and the plan grows with them.
StageMuscle tone and range
Tight or loose muscles decide how much stretching, positioning and strengthening is needed.
ToneStrength and control
Weakness, balance and selective control of movement set the next realistic step.
FunctionEnergy, comfort and health
Tiredness, pain, seizures, feeding and other conditions all influence what a good session looks like.
Whole childFamily and school life
Your routines, home layout, school day and priorities shape the goals we choose together.
Daily lifeSCROLL FOR THE ASSESSMENT TO FIND YOUR ROOT CAUSE
Why therapy helps
Practice, withthe right support.
Children build movement through repeated, meaningful practice. A physiotherapist chooses what to practise, how much help to give, and how to keep it enjoyable, then teaches the family to carry it on between visits.
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Assess
We look at movement, posture, tone, strength and play, and use recognised measures to track change.
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Agree goals
You choose what matters most, and we turn it into small, achievable steps.
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Practise
Play-based, task-focused sessions that your child can enjoy and your family can repeat.
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Review
We re-assess regularly, celebrate progress and change the plan as your child grows.
Our advanced treatment techniques
How we helpwith purpose.
Every plan is built around your child’s assessment and your family’s goals. These are the approaches we use most, chosen and combined for each child.
01NDT
Neuro-developmental handling
Hands-on facilitation of smoother, more efficient movement patterns, and positioning that supports them.
02Strength
Graded strengthening
Strength work matched to age and ability, using the child’s own body weight, play and light resistance.
03Function
Task-specific practice
Repeating the real activities your child needs, such as sitting up, standing, stepping and reaching, in short, fun bursts.
04Goals
Goal-directed learning
Structured, step-by-step teaching of daily tasks, drawing on conductive-education principles.
05Range
Stretching and positioning
Gentle range-of-movement work and positioning ideas to protect muscle length and joint movement.
06Hand use
Using the affected hand
For children with one weaker hand, play that encourages more use of it, agreed with your doctor and occupational therapist.
Step by step
Your child’s journey
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Initial assessment
A developmental and movement assessment with the family, including a look at your child’s history, reports and everyday routines.
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Goal setting
We agree priorities with you and turn them into small, clear steps that your child and family can work towards.
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Active therapy
Play-based, task-specific sessions, in the studio or at home, using handling, positioning, strengthening and practice.
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Home programme
A short, realistic programme that fits family routines, with training so you feel confident doing it.
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Progress review
Regular re-assessment against the goals you chose, and changes to the plan as your child grows.
For parents and carers
Small things thathelp between visits.
Simple habits that make every session more useful. Your physiotherapist chooses the exercises; these are about being ready and keeping practice gentle and fun.
Bring the full picture
Reports, scans, clinic letters, a medicine list, and any splints, supports or seating your child already uses.
Film everyday movement
A short phone video of how your child sits, moves and plays shows us what a clinic visit may not.
Choose one small skill
Pick one thing to practise in a regular moment of the day, rather than adding extra sessions.
Keep it playful
Short, cheerful practice works best. Stop when your child is tired, in pain or upset, and tell us what happened.
Share what you notice
Note changes in comfort, sleep, feeding, seizures or mood, and tell your doctor about any worries.
Do not start stretching or equipment practice that has not been shown to you. If your child seems in pain or unwell, contact your doctor.
Care designed for families
Calm care.Personal attention.
Munaza Physio Studio is a women-only physiotherapy practice, and your child is seen one-to-one by a female physiotherapist, in the studio or in your own home. A parent or carer stays with the child throughout, and you are part of every session.
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Female physiotherapist, with a parent or carer always present
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One-to-one sessions, unhurried and adapted to your child
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Home visits across Lahore, so we can see everyday routines
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Advice for siblings, grandparents and school staff when you want it
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Please tell us about any access, communication or sensory needs before you attend
Real Stories
From realfamilies.
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My mother had a stroke that left her right arm and leg immobile. With Dr. Munaza’s expert physiotherapy, she regained full movement completely painfree and without any medication. We’re truly grateful for her care and professionalism.
Ayesha Humayoun4 weeks ago
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I took home sessions for my neck, shoulder, back, and hip pain. Alhamdulillah, all my pain is gone like a magic. Even my headache, which I had for many years, got better with the exercises. Thank you so much Dr Munaza for your kind treatment and care. May Allah bless you.
Fatima Ishaq4 months ago
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“Dr. Munaza treated my neck and shoulder pain, as well as my muscle pull issue, very effectively. With the help of exercises and therapy, I feel much better now. She is very kind, caring, and cooperative. Highly recommended!”
Mano Bili4 months ago
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I had neck pain with headaches for a long time. After treatment with Dr. Munaza, my pain got much better and the headaches eased. She listened carefully, treated me gently, and explained everything clearly. I feel relaxed and thankful for her care Best physiotherpist in the area👍🏻
Zainab Arif4 months ago
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Dr. Munaza is very kind and professional. My shoulder pain improved within a few sessions. Highly recommended!!!!
Hira Khalid2 months ago
Simple pricing
Choose yoursupport.
Transparent pricing, with a personalised assessment at the start of every plan.
Clinic sessions start from PKR 1,500.
Home visit pricing depends on your location and your child’s needs, contact us for a quote.
Book AssessmentGrow well, move well
Every child moves at their own pace.
There is no single timetable. Progress depends on your child, their type of cerebral palsy and their daily routines, so goals are reviewed and reset as they grow.
Questions
Before you book.
At what age should therapy start?+
As soon as there are concerns about how your child is moving or developing. You do not need to wait for a diagnosis to ask for a physiotherapy assessment, and your health visitor, GP or paediatrician can also refer you. Earlier support gives more time to build movement and prevent problems, and it is never too late to benefit.
Does physiotherapy diagnose cerebral palsy?+
No. Cerebral palsy is diagnosed by doctors, usually a paediatrician or specialist team, after reviewing your child’s history and development, and sometimes brain scans or other tests. It can take time to be certain. Physiotherapy assesses how your child moves and functions, and builds a plan around that, whatever the diagnosis stage.
Can therapy cure cerebral palsy?+
No. The injury to the developing brain does not get worse, but its effects change as a child grows. Therapy does not remove it. It aims to help your child move as well and as independently as possible, stay comfortable, avoid secondary problems such as tight muscles and joints, and take part in family and school life.
Will my child walk?+
It depends on the type of cerebral palsy, how much of the body is affected and many other things, and nobody can promise it. At your first visit we set honest, practical goals with you, such as sitting steadily, standing with support, moving around the home or using the hands for play and eating, and we review them regularly.
How are parents and carers involved?+
Closely. A parent or carer stays with the child, and most progress comes from small, regular practice built into the day. We show you handling, positioning and play-based exercises, write down a short home programme, and change it as your child grows and as goals are reached.
How often are sessions?+
It depends on your child’s goals, age and tolerance, and on what you can fit into family life. Many families come once to a few times a week at the start, then less often as the home programme takes over. We agree this with you and review it.
Do you work with other professionals?+
Yes, and we encourage it. Physiotherapy sits alongside your child’s doctor, and often occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, orthotists (for splints and supports) and school staff. With your permission we can share our findings and follow their advice.
Do you offer home visits?+
Yes. Home sessions across Lahore can be helpful because we see your child’s real environment: where they sit, play and move, and what would make daily routines easier. Tell us your area when you book.
What should I bring to the first visit?+
Any reports, scans or clinic letters, a list of medicines, current splints, supports or seating if your child uses them, and a phone video of how your child moves or plays at home. Bring a favourite toy, a snack and a drink.
What does it cost?+
Clinic sessions start from PKR 1,500. Home visit pricing depends on your location and your child’s needs, so contact us for a quote.
Safety first
Some symptoms need a doctor first.
Seizures and breathing problems need urgent care: A seizure lasting more than five minutes, a first seizure, or trouble breathing, choking or turning blue need emergency medical help. Do not wait for a physiotherapy visit.
Sudden changes need a medical review: A sudden loss of skills, new severe pain, a very unwell child with a fever, or unexplained drowsiness need urgent medical assessment. Physiotherapy is not a treatment for these.
- A seizure lasting more than five minutes, or repeated seizures without recovery
- Difficulty breathing, choking, or lips or skin turning blue
- Unusual drowsiness, or being hard to wake
- A fever with a stiff neck, a rash that does not fade, or a child who seems very unwell
- A limb that looks out of position, or a fall with severe pain after which the child will not move it
Ready to take the first step?
Your child. Your goals.Your next step.
Talk through your child’s movement, history and goals with a female physiotherapist in Lahore. Bring any reports, and tell us about access or communication needs before you attend.