What is Cerebral Palsy? #
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that affect a person's ability to control their movement, balance, and posture. Usually identified in infancy or early childhood, CP varies in severity, with some individuals experiencing mild motor deficits such as muscle weakness or stiffness, while others experience a wide range of symptoms, including cognitive impairments, uncontrolled movements, and problems with daily activities.1
CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. It is significantly more common in babies born pre-term, and new studies suggest that genetics may play a role in the development of the condition.2 Clinicians consider structural damage or abnormalities present in CP to be permanent.
NeuroCytonix is exploring whether our protocol may help the body repair or work around the structural damage underlying CP.
References #
- Graham HK, Rosenbaum P, Paneth N, et al. Cerebral palsy. Nat Rev Dis Primers. Jan 7 2016;2:15082. doi:10.1038/nrdp.2015.82
- Pakula AT, Van Naarden Braun K, Yeargin-Allsopp M. Cerebral palsy: classification and epidemiology. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. Aug 2009;20(3):425–52. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2009.06.001
