Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of movement disorders that appear in childhood. Symptoms often include poor coordination, stiff muscles, weak muscles, and tremors, but may also affect sensory function as well (i.e. sensation, vision, hearing, swallowing, speaking, cognition etc).
CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the brain in the areas that control movement, balance, and posture. This can be due to an infection, metal toxicity, traumatic birth, head trauma, or genetic predisposition.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for CP and conventional treatments focus on supportive means to try and improve functionality (i.e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy). Certain medications may also be used to try and relax stiff muscles.
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