Cerebral Palsy Information
If you need cerebral palsy information, this is the place to start. Dealing with a spectrum of movement or motor disorders rather than a single, specific disease, adults and children with cerebral palsy may experience a broad range of symptoms that differ for each individual. Further, in many cases the disease's cause is never found. The following articles will help you understand more about cerebral palsy, including its classification, diagnosis, treatment, and potential psychosocial issues.
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a spectrum of disorders of movement and posture caused by a non-progressive injury to a developing brain. Discover what CP is and the history behind diagnosing this disorder.
The systems commonly used to classify cerebral palsy are the Traditional System, Proposed System and Gross Motor Function Classification System. Learn more about these, as well as those for...
What are the risk factors of cerebral palsy, what are the various types of cerebral palsy, and what tests may be used to detect it during pregnancy? Learn more about how and when cerebral palsy may be...
Cerebral palsy affects many functions of the body, impacts that may change with puberty and aging (for example, increased risk of arthritis and of painful joints). Learn more about these issues, and...
Self-concept issues among children with cerebral palsy may affect their social, athletic and academic competence. Learn more about psychosocial issues in children with cerebral palsy and how these...
Children with cerebral palsy may need assistive equipment for daily living. Learn about the types of equipment and assistive devices available, including orthoses and braces, communication equipment,...
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