Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy

A community portal about Cerebral palsy with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive neurological physical disabilities in the development of human... [more]

A community portal about Cerebral palsy with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive neurological physical disabilities in the development of human movement and posture. CP arises from disturbances in the developing fetal or infant brain. The incidence in developed countries is approximately 2-2.5 per 1000 live births, and incidence has not declined over the last 60 years despite medical advances like electro-fetal monitoring. Cerebral palsy can occur during pregnancy, at birth or after birth. 80% of causes are unknown; for the small number where cause is known this can include infections, malnutrition, and/or significant head injury in very early childhood. It is a non-progressive disorder, but secondary orthopaedic deformities are common, such as hip dislocation and scoliosis of the spine. There is no known cure for CP: medical intervention is limited to the treatment and prevention of complications possible from CP's consequences. Overall, cerebral palsy ranks among the most monetarily costly congenital conditions in the world to manage effectively.

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What are the causes of Cerebral palsy?

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Cerebral palsy occurs in about two in every thousand children. There are many different causes. A problem with the brain can occur: 1. If the brain does not grow or form properly. 2. In the early months of pregnancy – for example, if the mother is exposed to certain infections such as Rubella (German Measles), or if there is any abnormality in early brain development. 3. During labour or at birth – for example, if the baby does not receive enough oxygen. 4. In the period shortly after birth – for example, when an infant develops a severe infection, such as meningitis, in the ... Read Full Story

The Benefits of Cerebral Palsy Foundation

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We have written this blog http://4cerebralpalsy.blogspot.com/ to answer some of your questions. Every child with cerebral palsy is different. In some children the problem may be so slight that he or she is only a little clumsy with certain movements. In other children the problem can be severe. This blog http://4cerebralpalsy.blogspot.com/ has been written primarily for parents who have a child with cerebral palsy. If your child has recently been diagnosed as having cerebral palsy, you are probably feeling shocked by the news and overwhelmed by the implications of the diagnosis. This is a normal reaction and completely understandable. We know that parents have ... Read Full Story

What are the Various types of Cerebral palsy?

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There are several different types of cerebral palsy: Spastic cerebral palsy This is the most common type of cerebral palsy. Spasticity means stiffness or tightness of muscles. The muscles are stiff because the messages to the muscles are relayed incorrectly from the damaged parts of the brain. When people without cerebral palsy perform a movement, groups of muscles contract whilst the opposite groups of muscles relax or shorten in order to perform the movement. In children with spastic cerebral palsy, both groups of muscles may contract together, making the movement difficult. Athetoid cerebral palsy Athetoid (or athetosis) is the word used for the uncontrolled ... Read Full Story

What is Cerebral palsy?

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The brain controls all that we do. Different parts of the brain control the movement of every muscle of the body. In cerebral palsy, there is damage to, or lack of development in, one of these areas of the brain. “Cerebral” – refers to the brain. “Palsy” – can mean weakness or paralysis or lack of muscle control. Therefore cerebral palsy is a disorder of muscle control which results from some damage to part of the brain. The term cerebral palsy is used when the problem has occurred early in life, to the developing brain HTML clipboardChildren with cerebral palsy can have problems such ... Read Full Story

Cerebral Palsy

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HTML clipboardWe have written this blog http://4cerebralpalsy.blogspot.com/  to answer some of your questions. Every child with cerebral palsy is different. In some children the problem may be so slight that he or she is only a little clumsy with certain movements. In other children the problem can be severe. This blog http://4cerebralpalsy.blogspot.com/  has been written primarily for parents who have a child with cerebral palsy. If your child has recently been diagnosed as having cerebral palsy, you are probably feeling shocked by the news and overwhelmed by the implications of the diagnosis. This is a normal reaction and completely understandable. We know that parents ... Read Full Story
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Cerebral Palsy Secondary Conditions
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder. However, the cerebral palsy population is more susceptible to developing secondary conditions. Below are some of the conditions that are associated with CP.Contributor: Zachary FenellPublished: Dec 15, 2009  
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Ex-employee is charged in $300K theft from N.J. cerebral palsy nonprofit
Photo courtesy of the Essex County Prosecutor's OfficeShaakerah KellyMAPLEWOOD -- Authorities have charged a former employee of a North Jersey organization that provides services to people with cerebral palsy with stealing more than $300,000 in donation checks over a three-year...  
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Cerebral Palsy - Overcoming Hardships of Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy is a disorder in which the individual's brain does not have the ability to adequately control his or her own body.Contributor: Carolyn PPublished: Dec 13, 2009  
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Are You Curious About Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy has many causes and impacts many lives. It is good to be curious about a condition because we are more likely to explore and discover the truth about it.Contributor: Laura QuintilePublished: Dec 13, 2009  
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a complex medical condition with varying degrees of severity from mild to severe. Cerebral palsy is characterized by an inability to control motor function, particularly muscle control and coordination.  
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