What is cerebral palsy? - ANSWER group of permanent disorders of the development of
movement and posture, causing activity limitations
may result in MSK impairment accompanied by cognition, behavior, communication,
sensation, perception, and epilepsy issues
T/F: cerebral palsy is a progressive condition - ANSWER false - it is a life-long disability
with primary impairments that can lead to secondary impairments that may
develop/worsen with age
What is the leading known cause of CP? - ANSWER intraventricular and periventricular
hemorrhage
What are the 4 leading known causes of CP? - ANSWER 1 - intraventricular and
periventricular hemorrhage
2 - periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)
3 - hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
4 - kernicterus (hypernbilirubinemia)
How is CP classified based on motor involvement? - ANSWER - diplegia
- hemiplegia/paresis
- quadraplegia/tetraplegia
What is diplegia? - ANSWER paralysis of either both UEs or LEs (or one more than the
other)
, What is hemiplegia/hemiparesis? - ANSWER Weakness or complete paralysis of the UE
and LE on one side of the bidyh
What is quadriplegia/tetraplegia? - ANSWER weakness/paralysis of all 4 limbs
How is CP classified based on impaired muscle tone? - ANSWER - spastic
- dyskinetic
- ataxic
- mixed
How does spastic CP present? - ANSWER increase in muscle tone and pathological
reflexes
What part of the brain is impacted with spastic CP? - ANSWER lesion to motor cortex or
white matter projections
How does dyskinetic CP present? - ANSWER dystonia or athetosis
What part of the brain is impacted with dyskinetic CP? - ANSWER basal ganglia
How does ataxic CP present? - ANSWER uncoordinated movements with abnormal
force, rhythm, and accuracy
What part of the brain is impacted with ataxic CP? - ANSWER cerebellum
How does mixed CP present? - ANSWER mix of spastic and dyskinetic
What part of the brain is impacted with mixed CP? - ANSWER bilateral and widespread
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