2. Uncoordinated Movement
Healthy individuals hardly ever experience any issues with the nervous system and mobility, and we tend to take our seamless movements for granted.
Children who are suffering from the effects of CP lack the necessary motor skill coordination to allow for smooth movements. As a result, the child may experience problems with posture and range of motion in the joints, leading to the development of dysfunctional gait when walking.
Ataxia describes a medical condition where the patient experiences a disruption in the communication between the nervous system and the brain. As a result, patients find they develop unsteady and jerking movements when trying to walk or move around.
This situation makes it challenging for the affected child to complete regular activities during the day. Children may also find it challenging to learn how to button up their shirt or write, as CP affects the development and use of fine motor movements as well.