Cerebral palsy is the most common chronic disability of childhood today. The concept of
management rather than cure forms the basis of intervention. Therapy programs should be …

Cerebral palsy is the most frequent physical disability of childhood onset. Over the past four
decades, prevalence has remained remarkably constant at 2 to 3 per 1,000 live births in …

• Exploration of the history, terminology, and classification of cerebral palsy reveals it as a
complex entity. Criteria exist that may make early diagnosis and appropriate intervention …

Spastic cerebral palsy remains a therapeutic challenge. Diagnosis, usually possible within
the first year of life, is straightforward. However, its uncertain etiology frustrates attempts at …

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a nonprogressive disorder of motion and posture caused by a brain
insult or injury occurring in the period of early brain growth (less than 2 years of age) …

Cerebral palsy describes a wide spectrum of motor problems caused by a nonprogressive
lesion of the developing brain. It is variably associated with a variety of other developmental …

Cerebral palsy typically involves a variety of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
These problems include spasticity, dystonia, contractures, abnormal bone growth, poor …

Cerebral palsy, typically diagnosed in childhood, clearly continues into adulthood. This
study describes the long-term medical, functional, educational, and psychosocial outcomes …

Approximately 50 years ago, interest in cerebral palsy increased, and the current definitions
and classification were developed. The interplay among the dimensions of significant …