Cerebral Palsy

By: Tanaphon Tantipisit

(Liang Liang) 1203
What is CP?
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral = having to do with the brain
Palsy = weakness or problems with using the muscles

CP is group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and

maintain balance and posture.

❏ Caused by brain damage that occurs during the developing

stage, mostly before birth. (eg, lack of oxygen to the brain)
 How
How does
does CP
CP affect
affect the
the body?
body?

Affects muscle movements, tone, and posture.

Affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles

Unable to walk or difficulty to walk

- Related conditions: problems with vision, hearing, or speech

 Types of CP
1 2 3 4
Monoplegia Hemiplegia Diplegia Quadriplegia

Affects one limb Affects one side of the Affects either both Affects all four limbs
(usually an arm) body; leg, trunk and arm arms or both legs of the body
 Cures for CP

“
“This is no cure for CP”
Improved their qualities of life
Treatment:

Physical therapy Medication Surgery

Improve muscle strength, balance, Help relax muscle, reduce Better positions or correct or
and movement pain improve an abnormally curved
spine
 Prevention

CP related to genetics is not CP related to an infection or injury, and

preventable some of these cases can be prevented.
 Prevention ➔ There are actions people might do to help reduce the risk
of developmental problems

Be as healthy as possible before pregnancy

Get vaccinated for certain diseases
Before Pregnancy

Learn how to have a healthy pregnancy

Get early and regular prenatal care
During Pregnancy
Talk to your doctor

Learn how to help keep your baby healthy and safe after birth
After the Baby is Born ❏ Buckle your child in the car using an infant or child car seat
❏ Carefully watch young children at all times around bathtubs
❏ Make sure your child wears a helmet for activities like riding a bike
 References

● https://www.24mantra.com/blogs/organic-lifestyle/cerebral-palsy-symptoms-causes-types-and-treatmen
ts
● https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/facts.html/
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csKRVW-HN0E
● https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/causes.html
THANK
YOU