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Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is very difficult to classify
because it effects vary so greatly from each individual
to the next. A single patient may exhibit several different
types of Cerebral Palsy at the same time. Doctors have
identified 4 main types of CP, and they are listed below:
Spastic
Athetoid
Ataxic
Mixed
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nearly half of all Cerebral Palsy patients suffer from
spastic CP. "Spastic" is defined as stiffness
in the muscles of a CP patient. This constant contraction
of the muscles decreases the range of motion in the
joints, making it difficult for a person with Cerebral
Palsy to make even the simplest motions. The patient
must work harder to overcome the muscle contractions.
This is the most common form of Cerebral Palsy, and
is further classified by the region affected:
Hemiplegia (involvement of the arm and
leg on one side)
Diplegia (both legs or both feet are affected)
Quadriplegia (all four limbs are affected)
Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
People who suffer from Athetoid Cerebral Palsy make
involuntary movements. Their muscles fluctuate rapidly
from floppy to tense, in an uncontrollable manner. Speech
may be hard to control, as the tongue, vocal cords,
and breathing is affected. Hearing problems are also
common with this type of CP.
Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Ataxic CP is an affliction that makes it very difficult
for sufferers to balance themselves. It may be difficult
for people with this type of Cerebral Palsy to judge
spatial relations, - the position of their body relative
to the objects around them. Most people with ataxic
CP still can walk, but they will most likely be unsteady
and off-balance. They may also have problems with hand
motions and speech as well.
Mixed
Mixed Cerebral Palsy occurs when the muscles are affected
in a combination of any of the types listed above. Approximately
20% of all Cerebral Palsy sufferers have mixed CP.
Remember
It can be difficult to say what type of Cerebral Palsy
a person has and they may have a combination of two
or more types. It is very important to remember is that
no two people with Cerebral Palsy are the same. Some
people with Cerebral Palsy have it so mildly that its
effects are barely noticeable. Other people may be extremely
affected.
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