Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition caused by injury to the brain. It can affect motor power, coordination, and intelligence. The trauma that causes CP may occur before birth, during delivery, or soon after birth. CP varies in its severity, symptoms, and region of the body affected. For example, children whose legs are affected may need a wheelchair to get around, may need a brace to walk, or be clumsy in walking. Sometimes children with CP can also have learning problems, problems with hearing or seeing (called sensory problems), or mental retardation. Usually, the greater the injury to the brain, the more severe the CP. For information about Asclepeion Center approaches, see children’s services. Sources. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Asclepeion Center for Body Mind Therapy. Working integratively and individually, Asclepeion Center staff have had marked success in alleviating the negative effects of a variety of disease states and health issues. To discuss what particular treatment protocols may be appropriate for any specific health issue, please contact the Asclepeion Center, (301.495.0933) to talk over your individual medical situation. For more information on what we do, see About Us and Services sections of this website. Many people who come to us feel they have already gleaned the positive effects of treatments offered by traditional medicine. Others want to explore possible synergies drawing upon holistic alternatives. Center staff are always glad to work cooperatively with any practitioners—both traditional and non-traditional—that a client desires. BACK TO TOP