The causes of cerebral palsy (CP) are not fully understood however medical science does know that when damage is done to a developing fetus or newborns brain can result in CP. It is important to be aware of some risk factors regarding cerebral palsy such as:
Spastic Cerebral Palsy: The Most Common Type of Cerebral Palsy
Spastic cerebral palsy, the most common type of cerebral palsy, affects nearly 80 percent of patients with cerebral palsy. Spastic cerebral palsy differs from other types of cerebral palsy in that it affects muscles and joints. There is muscle stiffness and spasticity as well as limited joint movement.
Cerebral Palsy Children
There are many different forms of cerebral palsy, and children can endure one or more at a time. The different types are spastic, athetoid, ataxic, or mixed.