Conditions We Treat
Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a developmental disorder that affects motor function in a developing child. The CP Program at Phoenix Children’s Barrow Neurological Institute treats many diagnoses that are part of or related to CP.
We work across specialties – including orthopedics, rehabilitative services, psychology, surgery and other areas of medicine – to diagnose and treat cerebral palsy and related neurologic conditions, including:
- Autism spectrum disorder – A complex range of neurodevelopmental disorders that can affect communication, social interaction and behavior
- Ataxia – Abnormal muscle coordination and control
- Cerebral palsy – A developmental disorder affecting movement
- Choreoathetosis – Jumpy, jerky movements
- Cognitive-behavioral and emotional challenges
- Dystonia – Slow, involuntary contractions of certain muscles that can cause twisted movements and abnormal postures
- Epilepsy – Brain disorder that causes seizures
- Functional movement disorders – Motor symptoms related to psychological stressors
- Gait disorders – Abnormal walking and balance patterns
- Hypertonia – Excessive muscle tension, which can be divided into spasticity, dystonia and rigidity
- Learning problems – Conditions that affect a child’s ability to learn
- Motor control difficulties – Difficulty activating the right muscles at the right times
- Muscle weakness
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle and joint) disorders
- Rare movement disorders
- Spastic paraplegia – Muscle control disorders affecting the legs
- Spasticity – High muscle tension with inability to control tight muscles
- Stereotypies – Persistent, repetitive movements
- Tourette syndrome and tic disorders
Learn more about cerebral palsy and related conditions in our online health library.