1. Cerebral Palsy - Types and Symptoms
... is the result of a fetal stroke while in the mother's womb. Fetal stroke may also occur through abnormal or fragile blood vessels in the brain or by blood clots. Hypertension-high blood pressure of the mother appears to be a familiar medical disorder during pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease (maternal infection) also increases the risk of fetal stroke. Hypoxic-ischemic ... trunk and pelvic fixation while sitting or standing. Practice weight shift leading to stepping. Train lateral stepping and walking holding support on each side (Levitt, Sophie 4:183). If individuals with cere...
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