Signs vary from mild to severe and may include exaggerated reflexes, floppy or rigid limbs, difficulty walking, delays in reaching motor milestones (crawling/sitting), and swallowing or speech difficulties.

Signs and symptoms vary from mild to severe but typically include motor development delay.

Risk Factors

In utero Infection

Premature Birth

Hypoxia to the Brain

Genetic Mutation

Low Birth Weight

Post Natal Event

Idiopathic

Though CP is non-progressive, disability is typically lifelong with varying levels of effective management.

Motor Presentations (non exclusive)

Diplegia

Hemiplegia

Quadruplegia

Types

Spastic

The most common type, causing high muscle tone and exaggerated reflexes.

Dyskinetic

Causes involuntary, uncontrollable movements with fluctuation muscle tone.

Ataxic

Affects balance and coordination.

Mixed

Involves symptoms of more than one type.

Management

PT/OT/Speech

Tone Modify Drugs

Dorsal Rhizotomy

Assistive Device