There are many types of cerebral palsy out there and we are on hand to help you or your loved one live comfortably and independently. With extensive experience in working with Cerebral Palsy patients, we can provide all the assistance required at the time you need it most.
Where can I find Cerebral Palsy care near me?
We provide Cerebral Palsy care in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell, Cannock, South Stafford, Telford, Birmingham and more locations around the country. If you find yourself looking for Cerebral Palsy care near you, we are just a phone call away. You can find the full list of locations here or speak to a member of our friendly team.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is one of the most complex of the common permanent disabling conditions and refers to a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle and motor skills. As well as hindering the body’s ability to move in a coordinated way it can also affect speech and sight and can cause seizures. Cerebral Palsy often appears early in life during childhood, yet the symptoms can greatly vary from person to person. Some of the first symptoms of a child who has cerebral palsy may include:
- A delay in reaching developmental milestones
- Weakness in the arms and legs that is prevalent in one side
- Lack of muscle coordination and muscle spasms
- Fidgety, jerky or clumsy movements
- Walking on tiptoes
- Difficulty swallowing, speaking or excessive drooling
Cerebral Palsy can be categorized into four major types:
Spastic : Spastic Cerebral Palsy is the most common type and makes up to 70-80% of cases. This type is caused by damage to the brains motor cortex which controls voluntary movement and as such people often experience exaggerated or jerky movements, stiffness if one part of the body, permanently right muscles or joints, an abnormal gait.
Athetoid : Athetoid makes up about one tenth of cases and is caused by damage to the brain’s basal ganglia and/or cerebellum. This part of the brain is responsible for regulating voluntary motor function and eye movements, while the cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination. Because of this, the main trait is involuntary movement in the face, torso and limbs and can include floppiness, a stiff or rigid body, posture issues and problems feeding.
Ataxic : Ataxic Cerebral palsy is the least common and primarily caused by damage to the cerebellum affecting balance and coordination. The main symptoms of this type of Cerebral Palsy include difficulty speaking, problems with depth perception, a wide stance when walking, shaking and tremors.
Mixed type : Mixed Cerebral Palsy occurs when the damage to the developing brain occurs in more than one location. This makes up less than 10% of all cases and is usually a combination or spastic and athetoid Cerebral Palsy.
How we will help?
Whether you are living with Cerebral Palsy or caring for someone who does, it can be a very draining and stressful time. If you find things are getting too difficult, our live-in cerebral care nurses are highly trained to help you with this. We are very experienced in Cerebral Palsy care and will do all we can to ensure you or your loved one can live as comfortably, independently, and actively as possible. We can provide all the assistance required from medical help and personal care to help around the home and companionship on a long-term basis.
There is currently no cure for Cerebral Palsy, but there are treatments to help make the condition manageable and allow those with the condition to be as independent and active as possible. We will work with you to come up with a suitable care plan that is tailored just for you. We will reassess it regularly as those with cerebral palsy will require different care and support as they grow older and things develop.
Our help includes:
- Help with household tasks like cooking and cleaning
- Help with collection prescriptions and getting to hospital appointments
- Suggestions and aid with mobility around the home
- Working closely with individuals and their loved ones and medical teams to ensure they are achieving the best possible care
Where can I find Cerebral Palsy care near me?
Our Cerebral Palsy care is second to none and our dedicated team work tirelessly to put our patients at the forefront of all we do. We offer Cerebral care in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell, Cannock, South Stafford, Telford, Birmingham and more. You can find the full list of locations here.