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What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that encompasses multiple movement disorders. It affects around 1 in 345 children in the UK/US estimates vary.

The word “cerebral” in the name refers to the origin of these disorders being in the brain, while “palsy” describes their nature as muscle problems.

Although CP is lifelong, it is not progressive. The condition can be mild, moderate or severe. It can be managed and improved in many cases through appropriate treatment.
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Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

The symptoms of cerebral palsy can vary from person to person, as well as over the course of a lifetime. There are several specific subtypes, including spastic cerebral palsy, dyskinetic cerebral palsy, ataxic cerebral palsy, and mixed cerebral palsy. The symptoms of cerebral palsy can affect walking, movement and posture.

Inhibited Movements
 Mayo Clinic explains how cerebral palsy can affect movements in a range of different ways. People with CP may have a difficult time coordinating their muscles, controlling their movements, or maintaining a natural gait. Muscle spasms and stiffness also characterise CP.

Trouble Speaking
 Many children with cerebral palsy experience difficulties with speech. CP can also be accompanied by challenges with chewing and swallowing.

Delays in Motor Skills
 Mayo Clinic describes how children with CP may take longer to develop their motor skills. A child with CP may not learn how to sit upright or crawl as soon as other children without CP.

Seizures
 An estimated 15–55% of children and adults with CP also have comorbid epilepsy. This associated condition can cause seizures.

Mental Health Conditions Patients with CP are more likely than the general population to have co-occurring mental health conditions. Some of these conditions may include anxiety disorders, mood affective disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenic disorders or drug-related disorders.
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Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the developing brain. This damage can have a number of possible causes.

Stroke
 The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explains that if the mother’s blood pressure is high while pregnant, the risk for a stroke in the developing foetus increases. If a stroke occurs, it can cause brain damage that leads to cerebral palsy.

Maternal Infections
 According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, if the mother is infected with a pathogen during pregnancy, the inflammation caused by that infection can lead to foetal neurological damage that can produce CP. Examples of infections that may induce CP include rubella, Zika virus, toxoplasmosis, herpes and cytomegalovirus.

Traumatic Head Injuries
 When a child develops CP due to a traumatic head injury, it is referred to as “acquired” CP. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke says that employing safety measures such as suitable car seats can help to reduce the chances of a young child receiving such an injury.

Genetic Changes The development of the foetal brain is governed by genes. If those genes mutate, that can throw brain development off course, which may lead to cerebral palsy.
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Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

While it is not possible to cure cerebral palsy, you can work with your doctor to come up with an appropriate treatment plan to help you manage your symptoms.


 Medicines
 The muscle tightness that can accompany CP can be treated with muscle or nerve injections, or oral muscle relaxants. Doctors may also prescribe injections that help to reduce drooling.


 Surgeries
Sometimes as children with cerebral palsy are growing, they experience a shortening of their muscles or tendons that is called “contractures.” A surgeon can restore correct limb and spine placement by lengthening the shortened tissue. Another type of surgery that is sometimes used to treat cerebral palsy is selective dorsal rhizotomy. This is a procedure in which a surgeon cuts certain nerve fibres to help combat painful spasms that are not being helped through more conservative treatments. Numbness can result, however.


 Occupational Therapy
 The focus of occupational therapy for patients with cerebral palsy is to help restore and maintain independence at home, at school and at work.


 Physiotherapy
 Patients with CP may also benefit from physiotherapy, which is aimed at restoring and maintaining natural movements. According to a systematic review in Cureus, physiotherapy interventions such as resistance exercises, stretching, and cycling can lead to improvements in cardiovascular endurance, coordination, balance and gait.


 Rehabilitation
“Rehabilitation” refers to an umbrella of treatments, including physiotherapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy and occupational therapy. It also incorporates the use of braces and assistive devices. A rehabilitation specialist can help you come up with a plan for the most effective combination of treatments.

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Exercises for Cerebral Palsy

Author Kylie Urban at the University of Michigan quotes Mark Peterson, PhD, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, as explaining that exercise can help people with CP to increase quality of life and mobility while decreasing risk for other diseases.

Following are some exercises that can help people with cerebral palsy to maximise their physical and psychological wellbeing.

Calf Strength
 A simple exercise to increase calf strength is calf raises.

  • Stand upright with both feet planted flat on the floor.

  • Gradually rise up on your tiptoes.

  • Gradually lower yourself back down.

  • Do as many reps as are comfortable for you.

Joint Rotations
 Practise rotating each of your joints in both directions, one at a time. Be careful when doing joint rotations not to over-extend and dislodge a joint out of ideal alignment.

Hamstring Stretch

  • Sit on the floor with both legs pointed out in front of you.

  • Lean forward, reaching toward your toes, until you feel a mild but not painful stretch.

  • Hold for a few seconds, and then release.

  • Repeat as desired.

Dancing
 Dancing is a great way to get a cardiovascular workout while also increasing balance, strength and muscle awareness. There are numerous styles of dance you can choose from.

Resistance Band Training
 A resistance band is a tool that can help you do strength training in the comfort of your own home. There are a variety of exercises that can incorporate its use.

Water Exercises The resistance provided by the water can make aquatic exercises a great option for a workout with cerebral palsy. You also do not have to worry about maintaining balance in the water, plus it may be gentler on your joints than high-impact exercises.

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Medical Disclaimer: This website is not intended for the purpose of providing medical advice. This website’s information, content, and material are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Cadense Inc. may not be held liable for any damages whether incidental, ordinary or consequential. Cadense does not make any guarantee of any particular end result. Cadense makes no claims or guarantees of payment/reimbursement by any insurance companies. Cadense adaptive shoes are intended to provide greater mobility to those with walking difficulties.