Cerebral palsy is the name for a condition in which brain damage has disrupted normal muscle functioning. For accuracy of diagnosis and treatment, researchers have divided the condition into nine different forms; some individuals with CP have something referred to as mixed cerebral palsy. The three forms of spastic CP, spastic diplegia, spastic hemiplegia, and… Read More
Spastic Hemiplegia
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the name for a condition which impairs movement by impairing the ability of the brain to send the proper nerve signals to the muscles. Doctors classify individual cases of CP as one of nine different forms of the disorder; some cases are a mixture of the forms. Spastic hemiplegia is a… Read More
Spastic Diplegia
Cerebral palsy is a condition in which muscle movement is stiff or uncoordinated. CP, as it is commonly known, is caused by damage to various parts of the brain. Spastic diplegia is one of nine different forms of Cerebral Palsy; each form is distinguished by the amount and type of movement impairment present. According the… Read More
Athetoid Dyskinetic
Cerebral palsy is a disorder in which brain damage or brain abnormalities interfere with the normal transmission of nerve signals from the brain to the spinal cord and limbs. Researchers have divided CP into nine forms for ease of diagnosis and treatment. Some people have a mixture of these forms. The spastic forms of CP… Read More
Hyperbaric Treatment
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) is a medical procedure that involves the patient being placed in a completely enclosed chamber in which the atmosphere is controlled and the patient is able to breathe pure 100 percent oxygen. This level exceeds atmospheric pressure. The hyperbaric process places oxygen in places within the body at a cellular level,… Read More
Washington Support Groups
People with traumatic brain injury suffer a variety of challenges depending on the degree and extent of their injury. Dealing with TBI is challenging for both the patient and his or her family, but sharing your experiences with people who have had similar experiences can help. TBI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends and learn… Read More