Physiotherapy

Ataxic CP (Ataxic Cerebral Palsy) Ataxic CP is a type of cerebral palsy caused by damage to the cerebellum (the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination). Key features: • Poor balance and coordination • Unsteady, wide-based walking • Difficulty with fine motor skills (writing, buttoning) • Tremors, especially during purposeful movements • Low muscle tone (hypotonia) • Speech may sound slow or slurred Important points: • It is the least common type of cerebral palsy • Intelligence is often normal, but motor planning is affected • Symptoms become more noticeable as the child grows and attempts complex movements Therapy management: • Occupational Therapy – fine motor control, daily living skills • Physiotherapy – balance, gait training, core stability • Speech Therapy – if speech coordination is affected