Cerebral Palsy Treatment

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Cerebral Palsy Treatment
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What is Cerebral Palsy Treatment
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder
that affects the movement of a child, motor
skills and muscle tone. In most cases, cerebral
palsy is caused by brain damage, which develops
while the child is still in the utero or during
shortly after birth.
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Therapies For Cerebral Palsy Treatment

• Therapy, provided in different forms, helps
  people with cerebral palsy with mental, physical,
  social and educational benefits. If it is started
  early after the diagnosis, then many forms of
  therapy for CP can reduce impairment and the risk
  of developing other conditions related to
  Cerebral Palsy in Children.

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Cerebral Palsy Types
There are different types of Cerebral palsy

• Spastic Cerebral Palsy
• Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
• Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
• Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy
• Mixed Cerebral Palsy

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Cerebral Palsy Causes

• In some cases, the cause of cerebral palsy
  remains unknown. However, research suggests that
  disorder can occur during pregnancy when the
  childs brain is not properly developed or
  damaged. Brain damage can be caused by usual
  maternal illnesses and diseases, genetic factors
  or illegal drugs, while cerebral palsy may also
  occur during childbirth.

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Cerebral Palsy Symptoms
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy in Children

• Low or high muscle tone resulting in floppiness
  or tightening.
• Stiffness or tightness of muscles.
• Unable to hold their own head when lying on
  stomach or in a supportive sitting position.
• Muscle spasms.
• Poor muscle control and posture.
• Delayed development.
• Difficulty in feeding or swallowing.
• Prefer to use one side of their body.

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