cerebral palsy and spasticity Flashcards
1
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is cerebral palsy curable
A
no
1
Q
what is cerebral palsy
A
group of permanent, non-progressive abnormalities of the developing foetal or neonatal brain that lead to movement and posture disorders, causing activity limitation and functional impact
2
Q
effect of comorbidites in cerebral palsy on QOL
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can impact on many areas of participation and QOL e.g. eating, drinking, comfort, sleep
3
Q
state some clinical and developmental comorbids of cerebral palsy
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disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication, behaviour, epilepsy, secondary MSK problems (e.g. muscle contracture and abnormal torsion)
