Cerebral Palsy

Question 1

Cerebral Palsy is defined as:
a non-progressive disorder of movement and posture secondary to static encephalopathy occurring in the prenatal, perinatal or post-natal period of development.
a progressive disorder of movement and posture secondary to static encephalopathy occurring in the prenatal, perinatal or post-natal period of development.
a condition created by a viral infection leading to developmental delays.
a complication from the birthing process leading to damage to the central nervous system.

Answer 1

a non-progressive disorder of movement and posture secondary to static encephalopathy occurring in the prenatal, perinatal or post-natal period of development.

Question 2

Classification of CP looks at:
Functional Mobility
Lesion and impact on tone
Topographical
All are correct

Answer 2

All are correct

Question 3

True or False: Dystonia a neurological movement disorder with involuntary muscle contractions resulting slow repetitive movements that are not voluntary.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False: Cognitive and seizure disorders are not commonly associated with CP.

Answer 4

False