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What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy (in short CP) is the collective term for posture and movement disorders resulting from an early childhood brain damage. Other terms are infantile cerebral palsy or infantile brain palsy. Cerebral palsy is permanent but changes with the child growing and developing. An exact definition of the term is difficult as there is no generally applicable clinical picture.

How Does Cerebral Palsy Manifest Itself?

The main characteristic of cerebral palsy is the impaired motor function. Since areas of the brain that control movement are damaged, the muscles cannot work together in a coordinated manner. Affected persons show uncontrolled, spasmodic, jerky or discordant movements. Furthermore, sensory, perceptual, communicative and other disorders may occur.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Damages occur during pregnancy, birth or within the child's first year. Possible causes are illnesses of the mother, oxygen deficiency during birth or severe illnesses of the child during its first months.

Why an Orthosis Helps

Patients with cerebral palsy have an abnormal (pathological) gait. Muscle groups do not work harmoniously and paralyses restrict movements. An orthosis supports when walking and stabilises when standing. Depending on requirements and adjustments, an orthosis provides the following functions:

  • muscle activation
  • function improvement
  • posture correction
  • foot lifting
  • regulation of muscle tension (muscle tone)

Due to the complex clinical picture, there is no universal treatment. Besides, most patients are in their growing and developing phase. A constant adjustment to current conditions is therefore necessary. Physicians, physiotherapists and orthotists have a common goal, which must be pursued together. Connecting different special fields provides a good basis for a successful treatment.

Concept for the Treatment with an Orthosis in Cerebral Palsy

The CP Guide with its “concept for the orthotic treatment of the lower extremity in cerebral palsy” aims at building a bridge between all parties involved. This includes patients and relatives as well as physicians, orthotists and physio- and occupational therapists. The guide contains an overview of the different gait types according to the Amsterdam Gait Classification. A treatment suggestion is presented for each gait type and the effect of the orthosis is described.

Click here to download the CP Guide free of charge and to learn more about the topic of cerebral palsy and the treatment with an orthosis. Upon request, we will gladly send you a printed copy.
Please contact our In-house Customer Service at info(at)fior-gentz.de or +49 4131 24445-0.

You will find an overview of the different system joints in the knee and ankle area here. The most important functions of the respective system joint are explained in the corresponding product description.

You can get to know patients who have already been treated with an orthosis in our User Stories and Patient Videos. You can find the section about patients with CP here.


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