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| | Cerebral palsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder, however secondary orthopaedic deformities are common for example, hip dislocation and scoliosis of the spine. | | | Cerebral palsy is further classified by topography, dependent on the region of the body affected. | | | All types of cerebral palsy are characterized by abnormal muscle tone, posture, reflexes, or motor development and coordination. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
| | In this form of cerebral palsy, which affects 70 to 80 percent of patients, the muscles are stiffly and permanently contracted. | | | An individual with cerebral palsy may have difficulty with fine motor tasks, such as writing or cutting with scissors; experience trouble with maintaining balance and walking; or be affected by involuntary movements, such as uncontrollable writhing motion of the hands or drooling. | | | Athetoid cerebral palsy affects about 10 to 20 percent of patients. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy Lawyers |
| | Cerebral palsy is a condition characterized by an impairment of the body's ability to control movement and posture. | | | With this type of cerebral palsy, the muscle tone in the affected limbs is increased. | | | Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by muscles that are stiff and permanently contracted. |
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| | When Your Child Has Cerebral Palsy |
| | Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects motor skills (the ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way), muscle tone, and muscle movement. | | | Although cerebral palsy can't be cured, training, therapy, special equipment, and, in some cases, surgery can help a child with cerebral palsy lead a more functional life. | | | There are three types of cerebral palsy - spastic cerebral palsy causes stiffness and movement difficulties, athetoid cerebral palsy leads to involuntary and uncontrolled movements, and ataxic cerebral palsy is characterized by a disturbed sense of balance and depth perception. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy |
| | Cerebral Palsy may be classified by the type of movement problem (such as spastic or athetoid Cerebral Palsy) or by the body parts involved (hemiplegia, diplegia, and quadriplegia). | | | Spinal cord dysfunction may be a result of spinal cord injury, spina bifida (meningomyelocele), or a congenital spinal cord malformation. | | | The first questions usually asked by parents after they are told their child has Cerebral Palsy are "What will my child be like?" and "Will he walk?" Predicting what a young child with Cerebral Palsy will be like or what he will or will not do (called the prognosis) is very difficult. |
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| | cerebral palsy 101 |
| | No cure exists for cerebral palsy, but various kinds of therapies are used to help each child do as much as he or she is capable of doing. | | | Athetoid cerebral palsy, where the affected parts of the body perform involuntary writhing movements, such as turning, twisting, facial grimacing, and drooling, often associated with jerky, abrupt, flailing motions (chorea). | | | Through such techniques, children with cerebral palsy can gain increased control over movements and are sometimes able to do things like drink from a cup or control their bladder-things previously beyond their range of skills. |
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| | About Cerebral Palsy |
| | Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of disorders affecting body movement and muscle co-ordination. | | | The effects of cerebral palsy vary widely from individual to individual. | | | It is important to remember that limbs affected by cerebral palsy are not paralysed and can feel pain, heat, cold and pressure. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy |
| | Cerebral palsy is characterized by an inability to fully control muscles, movement, and posture. | | | Cerebral palsy may be classified according to the part of the body affected: | | | Although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, ongoing management is critical for your child to reach maximum functional, social, and emotional well being. |
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| | Medical References: Cerebral Palsy |
| | Cerebral palsy refers to a group of conditions that affect control of movement and posture. | | | Another important sign of cerebral palsy is the persistence of certain reflexes, called primitive reflexes, that are normal in younger infants, but generally disappear by 6 to 12 months of age. | | | About 70 to 80 percent of affected individuals have spastic cerebral palsy, in which muscles are stiff, making movement difficult. |
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| | NICHCY- General Info About Cerebral Palsy |
| | There are three main types of cerebral palsy: spastic -- stiff and difficult movement; athetoid -- involuntary and uncontrolled movement; and ataxic -- disturbed sense of balance and depth perception. | | | It is also not "curable" in the accepted sense, although education, therapy and applied technology can help persons with cerebral palsy lead productive lives. | | | Early identification of cerebral palsy can lessen developmental problems and lead to appropriate intervention when it helps the most. |
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http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/cerebral_palsy.html
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| | FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Cerebral Palsy |
| | Depending on the type of cerebral palsy the child has, one or both sides of the body may be affected. | | | Cerebral palsy cannot be cured, but it can be managed to prevent complications and maximize the child's independence. | | | Premature babies are at a higher risk of developing cerebral palsy than babies born at full term. |
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| | eMedicine - Cerebral Palsy : Article by Boosara Ratanawongsa, MD |
| | The autoregulation of cerebral blood flow in the human newborn is sensitive to perinatal asphyxia, which can result in vasoparalysis and cerebral hyperemia. | | | Severe hypoxic-ischemic injury to the medial aspect of the cerebellar hemispheres, medial temporal lobes, bilateral thalami, and bilateral corona radiata is observed. | | | Given the complexity of the brain and its vulnerability during many stages of development, it is subject to injury at several times. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy / Family Village Library |
| | This organization is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities. | | | Provides support and information for parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiparesis, a type of cerebral palsy on one side of the body. | | | Cerebral Palsy -- How Can I Help?: Information for Friends and Relatives of a Child with Cerebral Palsy. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy Information and Treatment |
| | Cerebral palsy is a combination of chronic conditions affecting muscle coordination and body movement and is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain usually occurring in the early stages of life or during development of the fetus. | | | Therefore, it is an aftereffect of damage to motor areas in the brain controlling movement or posture rather than damage to individual muscles. | | | Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition; however, certain other side effects such as muscle spasticity can develop at later stages and can get progressively worse or improve depending on the specifics of person's condition. |
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| | Kennedy Krieger Institute: Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
| | ·Beyond Their Limits: Advances in medical and therapeutic interventions bring children with cerebral palsy a step closer to independence. | | | For instance one or more of the following areas can be involved: general movement, walking, vision, hearing, speech, or learning. | | | ·Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Medicine |
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| | Cerebral Palsy Information |
| | The primary characteristic of cerebral palsy is a lack of muscle control and movement. | | | However, there are many resources available to assist you in learning how to help your child cope. | | | There is not a cure, however several therapies are available for the treatment of cerebral palsy. |
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http://www.cerebralpalsyinfo.org
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| | Disability Info: Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet (FS2) |
| | Cerebral palsy--also known as CP--is a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies. | | | Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. | | | Cerebral means having to do with the brain. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy, DD, NCBDDD, CDC |
| | People with cerebral palsy have damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle tone. | | | It is what lets you keep your body in a certain posture or position. | | | Cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and to maintain balance and posture. |
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| | All Types of Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Erbs Palsy |
| | We are committed to eliminating all doctor caused Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy, and other birth injuries, while helping you cope with the challenges of caring for a special needs child. | | | 4MyChild provides a wealth of knowledge to help you with the difficulties of caring for children with Cerebral Palsy or other special needs. | | | For help and hope that will change your life.™ |
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| | Cerebral Palsy |
| | Cerebral palsy (say: seh-ree-brel pawl-zee) is a condition that affects thousands of babies and children each year. | | | The word palsy means a weakness or problem in the way a person moves or positions his or her body. | | | The word cerebral means having to do with the brain. |
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| | Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy |
| | The O.F.C.P would like to acknowledge a doctor who has demonstrated a particular interest and expertise in dealing with the health needs and health issues of people with Cerebral Palsy. | | | For more information about the kinds of help that are available, and about rights, complaints, and related topics please click here… | | | The OFCP is proud to present four new information booklets, Sexuality and Cerebral Palsy, Aging and Cerebral Palsy, Medical Issues and Cerebral Palsy, and Personal Choice and Cerebral Palsy, which we hope will be of use to people with CP, their friends, family and caregivers. |
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| | Disability |
| | Between 5 and 8 percent of infants weighing less than 3 pounds (1,500 grams) at birth develop cerebral palsy (primarily diplegic cerebral palsy); they are 25 times more likely to develop cerebral palsy than infants who are bornfull term. | | | Cerebral Palsy is defined very strictly so that some preemies who seem to have neurologically-based movement disorders are not being classified as having CP. | | | Milestones and Activities for Your Toddler with Cerebral Palsy |
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| | Brain Damage, Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury Attorneys |
| | All work and expenses are done at our own risk. | | | Let our legal and medical staff go to work for you! | | | In this case, the fetal heart rate had dropped to a dangerous level causing a lack of oxygen to the child's brain. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy |
| | Nor is it "curable" in the accepted sense, although an individual with cerebral palsy often responds to training and therapies. | | | It is not a disease and should never be referred to as such. It is a condition. | | | Cerebral palsy is a physical disability. CP occurs by an injury to the brain during, before or after birth. "Cerebral" refers to the brain and "palsy" to the lack of motor control. |
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| | cerebral palsy - Columbia Encyclopedia article about cerebral palsy |
| | Choreic cerebral palsy is characterized by jerking, flailing movements. | | | In addition to these types, which may occur singly or together, emotional, visual, and hearing impairments and convulsive seizures may be present. | | | Ataxic cerebral palsy, involving the cerebellum, causes either an impaired sense of balance or a lack of coordinated movements. |
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| | Cerebral palsy - MayoClinic.com |
| | However, getting the right therapy for your child can make a big difference. | | | Today, children with cerebral palsy benefit from a wide range of treatment options and innovations, including physical therapy, speech therapy, medications, educational programs and computerized aids. | | | Cerebral palsy is a general term that describes a group of disorders that appear in the first few years of life and affect a child's ability to coordinate body movements. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy |
| | Sheldon Zisook's site, Cerebral Palsy - Ask the Doctor, provides extensive resources, with a slant toward legal concerns (sponsored by a medical malpractice firm). | | | United Cerebral Palsy is a leading organization for families who have a member with CP. | | | Mark Fredrickson's site providing information about spasticity and his medical practice, in general. |
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| | UCP: Home Page |
| | United Cerebral Palsy and The Ludacris Foundation Launch Public Awareness Campaign to Raise Awareness and Acceptance of Disability (12/13/2005) | | | United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. | | | United Cerebral Palsy Releases National Analysis of Medicaid |
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| | Cerebral Palsy - neurologychannel |
| | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | The symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) differ from person to person and change as children and their nervous systems mature. | | | This results in a number of chronic neurological disorders. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy Connection (CPC) |
| | Disability Bulletin: This section allows people to post disability related questions to other visitors on the site; announce medical studies; any other information not associated with any current section on the CPC site. | | | Many of you with may have already experienced some of the things mentioned in this report. | | | Share a Story: This Section allows people to share their stories (both good and bad) as it is related to Cerebral Palsy. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy - Ask the Doctor |
| | Yahoo: Cerebral Palsy Cause Ataxic Cerebral Palsy Athetoid Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Therapy Cerebral Palsy Treatment Cerebral Palsy Symptoms. | | | Botulinum Toxin A helps children with cerebral palsy... | | | Click here to learn about us and why we do what we do. |
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| | Cerebral Palsy - DrGreene.com |
| | Cerebral palsy, or static encephalopathy, is a condition where non-progressive damage to the brain results in a disorder of posture or movement. | | | Cerebral palsy may affect one limb (monoplegia), one side of the body (hemiplegia), both arms or legs (diplegia), three limbs (triplegia), or all four limbs (quadriplegia). | | | CP may be accompanied by seizures or by problems with vision, speech, or intellect. |
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| | CEREBRAL PALSY |
| | Cerebral Palsy and Birth Trauma Litigation This educational guide discusses the medical and legal questions that have to be considered by an attorney who is asked by the parents of a child with cerebral palsy to determine if the child's brain injury was caused by the negligence of a physician, nurse or hospital. | | | The U.S. Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association has a home page on the www. | | | The national United Cerebral Palsy in the USA |
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| | Cerebral Palsy |
| | SCOPE a chairity for people with cerebral palsy. | | | A Home Page of Someone who works with Cerebral Palsy paitents | | | In some cases, you are unable to detect any visible signs that an individual has Cerebral palsy. |
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| | The Cerebral Palsy Network |
| | Alot has changed here at CPN and we are hoping the changes will make a major improvement in down times due to bandwidth. | | | Contact CPN at Cerebral Palsy Network for further information. | | | What's happening with Special Need and Education in 2003 |
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| | United Cerebral Palsy - Disability Information |
| | Latest research studies ranging from risk factor to aging. | | | Please use the following email address: ucppgmc@netathon.org, for questions about Cerebral Palsy. | | | Fill out the form below and click submit. |
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