Understanding Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (CP) results from brain damage occurring before or during birth or in the early years of life. The disorder impairs motor function, making tasks like walking, coordination, and fine motor skills challenging. CP's symptoms differ widely based on the severity of brain damage and the areas of the brain affected. The most common symptom of CP is spasticity, affecting approximately 80% of those diagnosed. This condition causes increased muscle tone, resulting in stiff and awkward movements. Other symptoms may include ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), dyskinetic movements (involuntary movements), and mixed CP, where individuals exhibit symptoms of multiple types. Doctors utilize various diagnostic tools to identify CP, such as MRI scans, CT
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