Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that refers to a number of neurological disorders that can affect bodily movement, muscle tone, coordination, fine motor skills, and posture.
Generally referred to as a “birth injury,” in many cases infants will develop CP as a result of a lack of oxygen and other issues during the labor and delivery processes. Other traumatic injuries, such as those sustained from a vehicle accident or serious fall early in life, can also lead to the development of CP
The primary factor that links these various symptoms is damage to the brain, which can have lasting effects on an individual’s body movements, muscle tone, and muscle coordination.