Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s movement and posture, and is the most common physical disability in childhood.
Cerebral palsy results from damage to the developing brain, either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. It's a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time.
Cerebral meaning ‘of the brain’ and palsy referring to ‘a lack of muscle control’ affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. People who have cerebral palsy may also have visual, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments.
Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood.
TYPES OF CEREBRAL PALSY
Cerebral palsy (CP) manifests in various forms, affecting individuals uniquely:
1. SPASTIC CP
2. DYSKINETIC CP
3. ATAXIC CP
4. MIXED CP
HOW CEREBRAL PALSY AFFECTS THE BODY
Cerebral palsy can affect different parts of the body in various ways:
1. HEMIPLEGIA
2. DIPLEGIA
3. QUADRIPLEGIA
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