Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is caused by damage to the developing brain, typically occurring before or during birth, but sometimes shortly after birth. The term "cerebral" refers to the brain, and "palsy" refers to a disorder of movement or posture.

The symptoms and severity of cerebral palsy can vary widely from person to person. Common signs and symptoms may include difficulties with muscle coordination, stiffness or floppiness of muscles, involuntary movements, and challenges with balance and coordination. These difficulties can impact a person's ability to control and coordinate their movements, affecting activities such as walking, sitting, and using fine motor skills.