Blog: Cerebral Palsy
- Researchers Discover Connection between Genetics and Cerebral Palsy
May 28, 2021
The possible causes of cerebral palsy have long been a subject for debate. A new study sheds light on its genetic connection. Cerebral palsy, typically associated with birth trauma from asphyxia (oxygen loss), brain injury, or complications from prematurity, has been in scientific news recently. Using human genome sequencing, scientists have traced numerous cerebral palsy cases to particular genetic mutations. A large National Institutes of Health-sponsored study of 250 international cerebral palsy participants, found that gene...Read More - Gross Motor Function Classification System for Cerebral Palsy
Oct 21, 2018
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, they may be tested according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System, or GMFCS. The Gross Motor Function Classification System is a method for determining the movement abilities of a child with cerebral palsy. The system has five levels for classifying a child based on the extent of their gross motor function. Children who are classified in the higher levels have more severe cerebral palsy and associated...Read More