21/04/2026
This week MyABILITY acknowledges Cerebral palsy! 💙
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects movement, muscle tone and posture.
People with Cerebral palsy may have difficulty with balance, coordination, walking or controlling their muscles and the symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some individuals may also experience challenges with speech, vision or learning, while others have “typical” intelligence and live very independent lives. 🧡
Cerebral palsy is actually an umbrella term for a group of conditions, not a single disorder and it affects each person differently.
There are several types, including:
- Spastic CP (stiff muscles and tight movements, the most common type)
- Dyskinetic CP (involuntary or unpredictable movements)
- Ataxic CP (balance and coordination difficulties)
- Mixed CP, which combines features of more than one type
Cerebral palsy is usually caused by factors that affect brain development, such as lack of oxygen to the brain, infections during pregnancy, premature birth or brain injury early in life. While the brain injury itself doesn’t worsen over time, the physical challenges can change as a person grows, which is why therapy and medical care are important.
Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and maximising independence. This can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medications to reduce muscle stiffness, assistive devices and sometimes surgery.
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