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| Over 10,000 children and young adults in Israel are |
| affected by cerebral palsy and related conditions caused by |
| developmental neurological malfunction. |
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| The causes of most cases of CP are unknown, but many are |
| the result of problems during pregnancy in which the fetal brain |
| is either damaged or doesn't develop normally. This can be due to |
| infections, maternal health problems, or something else that |
| interferes with normal brain development. Problems during labor and |
| delivery can cause CP in some cases. |
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| Cerebral palsy (CP) affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills |
| (the ability to move in a coordinated way) and can also lead to other health |
| issues, including vision, hearing, and speech problems, and learning |
| disabilities. |
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| Cerebral palsy affects muscle coordination. Simple movements like standing |
| still are difficult. Other vital functions that also involve motor skills and |
| muscles — such as breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating, and |
| learning may also be affected. |
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| There is no cure, but treatment, therapy, special equipment and surgery |
| can help a child who is living with the condition. The combination of |
| intense physical and related therapies coupled with other |
| therapeutic, pharmaceutical and surgical treatments can help |
| alleviate symptoms of the condition and help the children lead |
| lives of greater independence and personal fulfillment. |
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