Cerebral palsy is a physical disability that’s an umbrella term referring to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move.
Causes of Cerebral Palsy
- A premature birth earlier than 37 weeks.
- Prolonged oxygen loss during the pregnancy or the birth process.
- Low birth weight.
- Being a twin, triplet, or other multiple birth, as this increases the chances of both prematurity and low birth weight.
- Being male.
- Severe jaundice shortly after birth.
- Blood clotting problems.
- Placental inability to provide a developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients.
- Blood type incompatibility between mother and baby.
- Maternal infection early in pregnancy with German measles or other viral diseases.
- Maternal, fetal, or infant bacterial infection that attacks the child’s central nervous system.
Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy
Babies
- Low muscle tone (baby feels ‘floppy’ when picked up)
- Unable to hold up its own head while lying on their stomach or in a supported sitting position
- Muscle spasms or feeling stiff
- Poor muscle control, reflexes and posture
- Delayed development (can’t sit up or independently roll over by 6 months)
- Feeding or swallowing difficulties
- Preference to use one side of their body
Toddlers / Children
- Not walking by 12-18 months
- Not speaking simple sentences by 24 months
Occupational therapists focus on assessing and developing an individual’s ability to function day-to-day to their highest level in normal daily activities at home, in school, out in public, and at work. The goal is to foster independence, productivity, and self-care.
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Sourceshttps://cparf.org/what-is-cerebral-palsy/signs-and-symptoms-of-cerebral-palsy/
https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/treatment/therapy/occupational-therapy
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Written by:
Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT
President
Reddy Care Physical Therapy
Reddy Care Occupational Therapy
Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy
Author
Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy
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