Cerebral palsy can cause a wide range of different symptoms. Previously we talked about some different causes of Cerebral Palsy.
- Stiff or Difficult Movement
- Disturbed Sense of Balance
Lack of muscle movement types
Ataxia
Ataxia is a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements.Spasicity
Spasicity is when the muscles are tight and reflexes are exaggerated.
Walking can sometimes be difficult with patients that have Cerebral Palsy, they may drag their feet, walk with a limp, walk on their toes or on the back part of their foot. Cerebral Palsy may be congenital or received after birth. Cerebral Palsy can be caused by brain damage typically from birth complications.
