CEREBRAL PALSYTristan Zvolensky

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December 1st, 2014

WHAT IS CP?

Disorder where muscle movement and brain activity is permanently effected

Seizures and muscles spasms tend to occur

SYMPTOMS

Muscle spasms

Hypotonia

Hypertonia

Dystonia

Fixed joints

Using preferred side of body

Excessive drooling

Difficulty swallowing

Difficulty speaking

Difficulty walking

Ataxia

Athetosis

Oral diseases

Seizures

Intellectual disabilities

CAUSES

INHERITANCE

X link recessive

Usually transmitted from females to males

¼ of daughters and all sons are expected to be affected

BITH DEFECT

Prematurity

Birth defects

Probability of CP occurring varies from ethnicity to ethnicity

INTERESTING FACTS

Only 2% of CP cases are genetically inherited

CP is the most common physical disability that occurs during childhood

Every hour, another child is born with CP

Over 17 million people have CP

TREATMENT & RESEARCH

Making sure the house is safe for someone with CP

Wheelchair if needed

Muscle braces if needed

Proper food and nutrition

Therapy is customized for patient; therapy helps with mobility and social interaction, it also helps with dealing with pain and maximize independence

Georgia Regents University: studies on the use of stem cells from cord blood to help children diagnosed with cerebral palsy

University of Texas: investigate 2 forms of stem cell therapy on children diagnosed with cerebral palsy

Recent studies are showing interest in stem cells and their effect on kids with cerebral palsy.

TYPES OF CEREBRAL PALSY

Spastic Cerebral Palsy: characterized by muscle stiffness and permanent

contractions

• Athetoid or Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: characterized by uncontrolled, slow,

writhing movements

• Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: characterized by poor coordination and balance