Week 9 Cerebral Palsy

Spastic CP = caused by damage to the motor cerebral cortex, increased muscle tone and increased deep tendon reflexes. Causes difficulty with gait, changing positions, grasping/releasing, and manipulating objects Dyskinetic CP = caused by damage to basal ganglia, impaired gait and poor postural control, difficulties with speaking, feeding, reaching/grasping, and swallowing Ataxia CP = caused by damage to the cerebellum. Characterized by lack of coordination and poor balance. Abnormalities of voluntary movement Mixed CP = Displays traits of spastic and dyskinetic CP

Athetosis = continuous stream of slow, sinuous, writhing movements, typically of the hands and feet Tremor = an involuntary, spasmodic movement of a body apart Dystonia = involuntary, sustained muscle contractions Chorea = brief, irregular contractions that are not repetitive or rhythmic, but appear to flow from one muscle to the next

<p>joint pain and arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>poor coordination and balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>basal ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>flexor muscles of the upper extremities and extensor muscles of the lower extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>increased muscle tone and deep tendon reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>damage to the motor cerebral cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers