A group of disorders that hinder movement control can be best used to describe cerebral palsy. It is normally caused by brain injury shortly after birth, around the time of birth or during pregnancy. The damage to the brain may be caused by a number of factors depending on the mothers and childs health history, onset and type. The condition is either acquired at birth or congenital (present at birth). It can result from a variety of conditions: Speech In a similar way the patients have problems controlling their legs and arms, they also have problems controlling breath flow, jaw, lips, mouth and tongue. The might have problems with speech as a result. Dysarthria is the most common speech problem. It is a condition that causes speech to be slurred and slow, in some cases, hypo nasal (not enough air flowing through the nose) and hyper nasal (too much air flowing through the nose). Drooling See the original post here: Cerebral Palsy | All about Cerebral Palsy … Continue reading →

Cerebral palsy doesn't always cause profound disabilities. While one child with severe cerebral palsy might be unable to walk and need extensive, lifelong care, another with mild cerebral palsy might be only slightly awkward and require no special assistance. Supportive treatments, medications, and surgery can help many individuals improve their motor skills and ability to communicate with the world. There is no cure, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function and live more effectively. In general, the earlier treatment begins the better chance children have of overcoming developmental disabilities or learning new ways to accomplish the tasks that challenge them. The earliest proven intervention occurs during the infant's recovery in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Treatment may include one or more of the following: physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; drugs to control seizures, alleviate pain, or relax muscle spasms (e.g. benzodiazepienes, baclofen and intrathecal phenol/baclofen); hyperbaric oxygen; the use of Botox to relax contracting muscles; surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles; braces and other orthotic devices; rolling walkers; and communication aids such as computers with attached voice synthesizers. For instance, the use of a standing frame can help … Continue reading →

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 08, 2014 The birth injury patient advocates at CerebralPalsyHelp.org are alerting parents of children with cerebral palsy of new information on the site. Recently-added sections contain more information on cerebral palsy research, charities, educational assistance and legal news. The CP Help Center is a national advocacy center providing the latest on cerebral palsy treatment, clinical trials, resources and litigation news. Parents can learn more about their childs condition and how it may have been caused, get information on available assistance, and decide if they should seek legal advice. Cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, coordination and posture. It is the leading cause of functional and developmental disability in children in the United States*, occurring in approximately 3.3 out of every 1,000 births, or around 10,000 infants per year*. While CP affects muscle function, it is actually a neurological disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that control muscle function**. This usually occurs before, during or after birth**. Cerebral palsy may be caused by factors occurring to the fetus during pregnancy, or by trauma or asphyxiation during labor**. Unfortunately, there is no cure for cerebral palsy at this time. However, several treatment options are available … Continue reading →

Cerebral palsy campaigner's joy after she gets go-ahead for life-changing operation 9:31am Thursday 8th May 2014 in News By Tui Benjamin, Reporter THE final step to independence beckons for a cerebral palsy campaigner who has been given the go-ahead to become one of the oldest people in the UK to undergo a life-changing operation. Laura Ramsden, aged 34, has battled for the right to irreversible neurosurgery which is usually only offered to children. After the operation, Laura, of Bowker Street, Radcliffe, will be pain-free for the first time, and should be able to walk unassisted. The complex and risky procedure Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) reduces tight muscle tone, known as spasticity, in the lower limbs by cutting nerves and has an upper age limit of between 35 and 40. It is only available in a handful of hospitals in the UK, but last week Laura received confirmation she will go have the surgery at the Walton Centre of Excellence in Liverpool this June. The victory marks the end of her two-year wait to be granted the procedure, which has seen her overcome numerous setbacks. The day before she was told the good news she found out other patients at the … Continue reading →