Cerebral Palsy – Athetoid

Cerebral Palsy – Athetoid

What is Athetoid Cerebral Palsy?

Athetoid cerebral palsy (also known as “dyskinetic cerebral palsy”) is a movement disorder caused by damage to the developing brain.

Children with athetoid CP fluctuate between hypertonia and hypotonia. Hypertonia is used to describe unusually high muscle tone, which creates stiffness and tension in the muscles. Hypotonia is used to describe unusually…

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I am a person who loves the Lord, my Family & Friends. I am also play and love music.. I am registered disabled with slight Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy. my hobbies are my pc, music & watching TV

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