The Five-in-One Closed-Loop Care Model: Eber's Signature Approach

Based on the diagnosis, Dr. Sun Chengyan's team performs the appropriate surgical procedure — most commonly FSPR for spastic cerebral palsy, but also SDR for focal spasticity, orthopedic surgery for contractures, DBS for Parkinson's, or epilepsy surgery.

All procedures use advanced techniques including intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring, surgical microscopes, and stereotactic navigation as appropriate. Surgery is performed by Dr. Sun or under his direct supervision. The goal is not just to perform a procedure, but to create the optimal neurological state for rehabilitation to succeed.

Rehabilitation begins within 24-48 hours of surgery — not weeks later. During the in-clinic phase (typically 2-4 weeks), patients receive 4-6 hours of structured therapy daily, including: physical therapy (gait training, strengthening, balance, range of motion), occupational therapy (fine motor, activities of daily living), hydrotherapy, speech therapy if needed, and therapeutic exercise.

Crucially, the rehabilitation team works directly with the surgical team — they know exactly what was done during surgery and can tailor the therapy accordingly. This immediate, integrated rehabilitation is what makes the Five-in-One model more effective than surgery followed by delayed, disconnected therapy.

When patients return home, the rehabilitation does not stop. Eber provides a personalized home exercise program with: detailed written instructions, video demonstrations of each exercise, a daily schedule template, guidance on how to progress exercises over time, recommendations for local therapy resources, and consultation with local therapists if desired.

The home program is revised and adjusted at each follow-up. This ensures that the gains made in-clinic are not lost after discharge, and that rehabilitation continues to drive improvement long after the patient leaves Shanghai.

Living with cerebral palsy — or raising a child with the condition — affects not just the body, but the mind. Patients and families often experience anxiety, depression, frustration, and social isolation. Psychological support is integrated throughout the Five-in-One model: pre-surgery counseling to set realistic expectations, post-surgery emotional support during the challenging recovery period, family counseling to help caregivers cope, peer connection with other patients and families, and long-term mental health monitoring.

Research consistently shows that psychological wellbeing directly impacts rehabilitation outcomes — patients who are emotionally engaged achieve better physical results.