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What are legitimate cerebral palsy treatments?

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Several: There are no cures for cerebral palsy. But there are many treatments that are helpful. Physical, occupational, and at times speech therapy are helpful. Some children are helped by braces or assistive devices, and there are many medicial treamtent options for the movement disorders of cerebral palsy such as spasticity or distonia.

Answered 6/29/2013

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