Optimizing Function for Patients Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

Cerebral palsy is a complex disease process that impacts the lifespan of a child, an adolescent, and an adult, as well as the family/caregiver dynamic. Clinicians can optimize function and enhance quality of life by consistently supporting caregivers while being mindful to re-assess patient skill level as maturational physiological changes indicate need for treatment modifications.