The term cerebral palsy refers to any one of a number of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination but don't worsen over time. Even though cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it isn't caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. It is caused by abnormalities in parts of the brain that control muscle movements.
The majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, although it may not be detected until months or years later. The early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before a child reaches 3 years of age. The most common are a lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements (ataxia); stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity); walking with one foot or leg dragging; walking on the toes, a crouched gait, or a “scissored” gait; and muscle tone that is either too stiff or too floppy.
At MGT, our goal is to
enable adults and children who
are living with cerebral palsy
to live actively and independently. Our
two flagship products, IKAN
Bowler ® and IKAN
Power Soccer are designed
to do just that. With the ability to be
mounted to virtually any power wheelchair,
these products give those who have difficulty
controlling muscle coordination and body
movements a fun activity to fulfill their
competitive spirit. These activities offer
an array of therapeutic, social, and recreational
benefits.
Although cerebral
palsy cannot be cured, treatment
has been proven to improve a child's capabilities.
MGT is proud to continue to develop innovative
products to enhance the lives of those
who are living with this condition.
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ANYONE with
Cerebral Palsy that operates a POWER WHEELCHAIR
can go WHEELCHAIR BOWLING and play POWER
WHEELCHAIR SOCCER..
Treatment Options For Cerebral Palsy Include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Seizure medication
- Muscle relaxers
- Pain medication
- Corrective surgery
- Wheelchairs
- Rolling walkers
- Computers with voice synthesizers
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