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1
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Cerebral palsy

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non-progressive neuromuscular condition

2
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Cerebral

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brain centered

3
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Palsy

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lack of muscle control

4
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Who discovered cerebral palsy?

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Bobath (also known as Bobath’s disease)

5
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Classification of lower motor lesion

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atonia (lack of muscle control)

6
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Classification of upper motor lesion

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spastic signs (pyramidal tract)

7
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Quadriplegia

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paralysis in four limbs

8
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Paraplegia

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paralysis in two limbs almost always waist down

9
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Diplegia

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paralysis in two limbs; could be upper 2 or lower 2

10
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Hemiplegia

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one side of the body (most common with strokes)

11
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Monoplegia

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one limb, peripheral neuropathies - condition that affects peripheral system as opposed to CNS

12
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Triplegia

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affecting 3 limbs

13
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Acquired brain injury

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damage to the brain acquired after birth; usually affecting cognitive, physical, emotional

14
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Causes of acquired brain injury

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motor vehicle accidents
electrocution
poisoining
severity and location

15
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Causes of acquired brain injury

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motor vehicle accidents
electrocution
poisoining
severity and location

16
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Multiple sclerosis

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demylineating disease of the brain and spinal cord