What Is Cerebral Palsy?Cerebral palsy is the term given to a group of motor impairment conditions that affect an individual's voluntary movement and coordination. Cerebral palsy is not an illness but a description of a non-progressive disorder that can be attributed to a defect or lesion to the brain in the early years of development. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common and is characterized by increased muscle tone.
Athetoid cerebral palsy affects around 10 - 20% of patients and involves loss of control of
movement and posture. Ataxic cerebral palsy is rare and affects balance. The most common
causes of cerebal palsey are the result of the failure of part of the motor area of the brain to develop before birth or in the early years
of life. Causes can be hard to identify and possible factors involved can include infection during pregnancy or lack of oxygen during
delivery.
Cerebral palsy treatment depends on the individual and the severity of symptoms. For example, medication can help to control seizures
and muscle spasms in some people. Cerebral palsey is a chronic disorder in which brain impairment will not change over time, but
physical ability and function may be affected by developmental changes. There is no cure for CP but therapy can help people lead a full
life.
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