Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious diseases that cause physical disability in human development.
Cerebral palsy represents a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement, muscle coordination, and balance. The condition does not worsen over time, but its symptoms can change. Although cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it is not caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. [...]