Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy, also known as cerebral palsy, is a group of permanent movement and postural disorders caused by damage to the immature or developing brain, predominantly before the child is born.
The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary greatly depending on the person affected and can include impaired
- Body movement,
- muscle control,
- posture,
- muscle tone,
- reflex,
- muscle coordination and
- balance.
There may also be problems with fine motor skills that affect grasping and manipulating objects. In some cases, speech and cognitive development are also affected.
Cerebral palsy is occasionally associated with bruxism, the unconscious grinding and clenching of teeth, because the neurological impairments associated with cerebral palsy often also affect muscle dysfunction and tension. Bruxism can be a result of these muscle control problems.