Adult Cerebral Palsy Is A Chronic Movement Impairment Condition

 

Adult cerebral palsy info is available from the large American charity UCP.  This association is a major advocate for the rights of disabled people and it was founded in 1949 to help improve the quality of life for people with spastic, athetoid or ataxic cerebral palsy.  The aim is to enable persons with any kind of disability to lead a full and productive life.

 

Adult cerebral palsy is a chronic non-progressive disorder.  The damage to the brain will not worsen over time, but physical ability and function can change with maturational development and age.  Spastic cerebal palsy is the most common type, affecting around 70 – 80% of cases.  Medications may help control muscle spasms and physiotherapy can help improve balance and movement.  Mechanical aids and braces can also be beneficial.