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What is the most common type of CP?
What is the most common type of CP?
- Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Cerebral Palsy (correct)
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Which movement disorder is associated with spastic CP?
Which movement disorder is associated with spastic CP?
- Stiff muscles (spasticity) (correct)
- Chorea
- Rigidity
- Tremors
What is the main characteristic of spastic diplegia/diparesis?
What is the main characteristic of spastic diplegia/diparesis?
- Muscle stiffness mainly in the arms
- Muscle stiffness mainly in the legs (correct)
- No muscle stiffness in the legs or arms
- Muscle stiffness in both legs and arms equally
What percentage of people with CP does spastic CP affect?
What percentage of people with CP does spastic CP affect?
What causes the movements of people with spastic CP to be awkward?
What causes the movements of people with spastic CP to be awkward?
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Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The most prevalent form of cerebral palsy, characterized by increased muscle tone and stiffness.
Spasticity
Spasticity
Increased muscle tone (hypertonia) causing stiff or rigid muscles, leading to difficulties with movement. Affects about 80% of people with Cerebral Palsy.
Spastic Diplegia/Diparesis
Spastic Diplegia/Diparesis
A type of spastic cerebral palsy primarily affecting the legs, leading to stiffness and difficulty with walking.
Awkward Movements in Spastic CP
Awkward Movements in Spastic CP
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