Spastic Hemiplegia - Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Spastic Hemiplegia - Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Spastic hemiplegia is a very common subtype of cerebral palsy (CP), and CP itself is the most common cause of childhood onset physical disability. An estimated 17 million people worldwide have CP. Spastic hemiplegia is also known as unilateral spastic CP or, simply, unilateral CP. Spastic hemiplegia affects the upper and lower limbs of one side of the body. The upper limb is usually more affected than the lower limb. This practical guide addresses spastic hemiplegia across the lifespan and the evidence based, best practice treatments. It also includes the lived experience of families. Spastic hemiplegia affects the upper and lower limbs of one side of the body. The upper limb is usually more affected than the lower limb. This practical guide addresses spastic hemiplegia across the lifespan and the evidence based, best practice treatments. It also includes the lived experience of families. The writing of Spastic Hemiplegia was led by Marcie Ward, MD, Paediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children’s.

Praise for this book includes:
“As relevant to doctors and health professionals as it is to people with cerebral palsy and their families.”
NADIA BADAWI, AM

“This book gets my highest recommendation.”
NATHALIE MAITRE, MD, PhD, PARENT

“Wow! This book is the most amazing and comprehensive source of information
available for persons with unilateral CP and their families I have ever seen, and it should
be required reading for any professionals who care for them.”
DIANE DAMIANO, PhD,
FAPTA

“A must read for all.”
BENJAMIN SHORE, MD, MPH, FRCSC