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Athetosis Athetoid movements are slower and more twisting and writhing than choreiform movements, and have a larger amplitude. They most commonly involve the face and the distal extremities. Athetosis is often associated with spasticity. Causes include cerebral palsy.
Athetosis Athetoid movements are slower and more twisting and writhing than choreiform movements, and have a larger amplitude. They most ...
Neuromuscular weakness is a hallmark of cerebral palsy.
<bold>Figure 34.10</bold> The physical therapist works with a child who has cerebral palsy. Note the scissoring of the legs.
Fig. 2. The sitting balance of this patient with cerebral palsy was affected not only by scoliosis but also by "windswept" hip contractures: adduction-extension on the left and flexion-abduction on the right.
Fig. 2. The sitting balance of this patient with cerebral palsy was affected not only by scoliosis but also by "windswept" hip contracture...
<bold><italic>Figure 23-11</bold> The brain in cerebral palsy.</bold> The brain of a child showing scarring and tissue loss following intrauterine brain damage.
<bold><italic>Figure 23-11</bold> The brain in cerebral palsy.</bold> The brain of a child showing scarring and t...