Types of Cerebral Palsy Flashcards
1
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Tense, contracted muscles (most common type)
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Spastic
2
Q
Constant, uncontrollable motion of limbs, head, and eyes
A
Athetoid
3
Q
Tight muscles that resist effort to make them move
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Rigidity
3
Q
Poor sense of balance. Often causing falls and stumbles
A
Ataxic
4
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Uncontrollable shaking, interfering with coordination
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Tremor
