1 Muscle and tendon lengthening procedures: Tendon lengthenings have always been a mainstay of the treatment of children with cerebral palsy; however, recent research has shown that, despite short-term improvements in walking, they can sometimes result in weakness in the long-term.or children who are able to walk, maintaining and optimizing that ability, and the independence it affords, is a primary goal. Treatment goals for children with cerebral palsy who are not able to walk focus on helping the child maintain comfortable, balanced, and level seating in a wheelchair.