A review about upper extremity function and pathological and psychological factors of cerebral palsy

뇌성마비아의 병리$\cdot$심리적인 요인과 상지기능과의 연구

  • Lee Sun-Myung (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu Health College)
  • 이선명 (대구보건대학 물리치료과)
  • Published : 2002.12.01

Abstract

Cerebral palsy refers to the neuromuscular deficit caused by nonprogressive defect or lesion in single or multiple locations in the immature brain resulting in Impaired motor function and sensory integrity. The pathophysiological events may occur during the prenatal intrapartum, perinatal, or early postnatal period. Cerebral palsy is the most common condition and it poses a challenge to practitioners due to the large variation in prognosis for motor function of children with this diagnosis. The objectives of this article are review to pathological and psychological factors of cerebral palsy and upper extremity function. Upper extremity and hand function are most important in activity of daily living in cerebral palsy This article hope to give the information for application in many therapists.

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