Cerebral Palsy

Question 0

What are the types of cerebral palsy?

Answer 0

Spastic
Athetoid
Ataxic
Chores form
Flaccidity
Mixed

Question 1

Define cerebral palsy, when it occurs and why.

Answer 1

Umbrella term of non progressive motor conditions tht cause physical disability in body movement. Btwn utero to 3 years of age, from hypoxia to brain

Question 2

Which is the most common type of cp?

Answer 2

Spastic. Increased tone

Question 3

Which cp type is characterized by uncontrolled movement?

Answer 3

Athetoid

Question 4

Which cp is characterized by poor coordination and is the least common?

Answer 4

Ataxic

Question 5

What is choreiform cp characterized by?

Answer 5

Quick, uncontrolled purposeless movement

Question 6

How long does flaccidity cp last for usually and what does it turn into?

Answer 6

1-2 yrs of onset, turns into spasticity

Question 7

What is mixed cp a combo of?

Answer 7

Spastic and athetoid

Question 8

What areas of body are most affected with cp?

Answer 8

Mono/di/tri/quadriplegia, hemiplegia, vision, cerebral development, hearing

Question 9

What are some symptoms you might see with cp?

Answer 9

Spasticity, uncontrolled movement patterns
Postural changes
Compensatory changes
Bony changes
Organ dysfn
Resipratory dysfn
Cerebral impairments

Question 10

What are some medical tx for cp?

Answer 10

Surgery to lengthen tendon
Nerves severed to reduce spasticity
Botox
Physio
Speech therapy

Question 11

What is best position for tx with cp?

Answer 11

Any position

Bed or floor with pillows if uncontrolled movements or seizures