Cerebal Palsy

Question 1

Define CP

Answer 1

Cerebral palsy is defined as a non progressive brain disorder causing motor and postural dysfunction due to events during pregnancy or birth and genetics.

Question 2

Name five possible causes of CP

Answer 2

Lack of oxygen 
Head injury
Infection from mother during pregnancy 
Meningitis 
Bleed on the brain

Question 3

What are the three classifications that relate to the area of the body affected and describe them

Answer 3

Hemiplegia (legs down)
Diplegia (left or right side)
Quadriplegia (all four limbs)

Question 4

Name the two types of tone and the two classifications within each of these.

Answer 4

Hypertonicity (spastic and dystonic)

Hypotonic (athetoid and ataxic)