or 2.5kg.[7] Diagnosis [edit] Diagnosis of ataxic cerebral palsy is based on clinical assessment using standardized assessment tools. Diagnosis begins with the observation of slow motor...
A new global initiative with the aim to overcome the limitations of regular clinical trials for cerebral palsy, producing new treatments at an accelerated pace.
Spastic cerebral palsy A child with spastic cerebral palsy Specialty Neurology Spastic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy characterized by spasticity or high muscle tone often...
News ; 2022 Annual Report Card - QCPRRC & AusCP-CTN ; Australian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network awarded with $2.5M MRFF funding support ; AusCP-CTN Education Program has trained for 2,400+ researchers and health professionals in conducting clinical research
What is cerebral palsy? ; Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination. CP is caused by damage to or abnormalities inside the developing brain that disrupt the brain's ability to control movement and maintain posture and balance. The term cerebral refers to the brain; palsy refers to the loss or impairment of motor function. In some cases, the areas of the brain involved in m...
Population Estimate:This section is currently indevelopment. ; Symptoms:This section is currently in development. ; Cause:GARD does not currently have information about the cause of this disease. ; Organizations:Patient organizations are available to help find a specialist, or advocacy and support for this specific disease.
We found no randomised trials that evaluated the effectiveness of sleep positioning systems to reduce or prevent hip migration in children with cerebral palsy. Nor did we find any randomised trials...
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Abstract Objective: To assess the safety of botulinum toxin type A for children with cerebral palsy using data from randomized clinical trials. Data sources: A search was conducted of...
Overview ; Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes, known as spasticity. This is the most common movement condition related to cerebral palsy. ; Trouble with sucking, chewing or eating. ; Delays in reaching motor skills milestones, such as sitting up or crawling. ; Seizures, which are symptoms of epilepsy. Children with cerebral palsy may be diagnosed with epilepsy.