In cerebral palsy (CP) muscles are often shortened so much that they restrict joint range of motion and the muscles themselves are weak. Thus, ‘shortness’ and ‘weakness’ are two important needs that clinicians must address.
This study highlights caregiver knowledge and preferences to understanding the GMFCS and how that information should be relayed from clinicians.
As your child with CP is becoming a teenager, there are a couple of things you may want to think about.
When it comes to preparing your child for Botulinum Toxin injections, the first most important thing to remember is to know your child.