Cerebral Palsy (cont.)
Medical Author:
Boosara Ratanawongsa, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Neil A Busis, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Carmel Armon, MD, MHS, MSc
IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerebral Palsy TreatmentThere is no cure for cerebral palsy. With early and ongoing treatment, however, the disabilities associated with cerebral palsy can be reduced. Many different therapies are available, most under the supervision of a medical specialist or other allied professional. Not all of these therapies are right for every person with cerebral palsy. The therapy regimen for a specific individual with cerebral palsy should be tailored to meet the needs of that individual. A treatment may work for one child but not for another. The parents and the child’s care team work together to choose only those treatments that offer some benefit to the child. Viewer Comments & ReviewsCerebral Palsy - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did your child experience with cerebral palsy? |
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The term cerebral palsy (CP) was originally coined more than a century ago and loosely translates as "brain paralysis."
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