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Early intervention and Cerebral Palsy management

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Motion exercises, physical therapy and using orthotic devices (where needed) are key to reduce tightness and rigidity of limbs and can aid in preventing irreversible deformity of limbs in Cerebral Palsy(CP).

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

Brain injury and Cerebral Palsy risk – is there a connection?

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Injury to the infant’s brain can occur can be during later part of pregnancy, during labor or during delivery of the infant.

1/5th of the births of individuals with CP can be attributed to brain injury during birth.

4/5th of births of individuals with CP can be due to prenatal factors, neuro-developmental or genetic causes.

An infant with brain injury can project some of the following symptoms in response to injury –

  • Apathy (lack of interest)
  • Does not cry
  • Inadequate limb movement
  • Inability to breathe properly
  • Inability to pass urine
  • Depressed heart function
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Multi-organ failure

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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