Cerebral Palsy

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Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Cerebral palsy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement that appear in the first few years of life and generally do not worsen over time. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Cerebral palsy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Cerebral palsy is caused by injury to the parts of the brain which control movement and posture during the early stages of development, prior to 2 years of age.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Cerebral palsy - causes and implications
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cerebral palsy describes a range of disabilities associated with movement and posture. A child with cerebral palsy may achieve greater control over movement as they learn and practise motor skills. The condition is not hereditary or contagious.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Disability facts and figures
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page provides basic information about disabilities that occur most commonly for clients registered for services with Novita.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Cerebral palsy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The word cerebral means something to do with the brain (cerebrum). Palsy means a weakness or problems in moving the body.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Cerebral palsy Q and A - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cerebral palsy (CP) is the name given to a group of disorders that affect body posture and movement, caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle tone.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Physical Disabilities
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about physical disabilities.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Therapy and equipment needs of people with cerebral palsy and like disabilities in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report considers the need for therapy and equipment among people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.
Date:   Dec 2006

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