Cerebral Palsy - Staying Healthy




ParentWise show

Summary: In this podcast, Melissa Perrett who is the Health Manager of a large disability service, explains the various medical conditions that can be associated with cerebral palsy and some of the strategies that can be used to manage them. 0:00:36 Epilepsy, reflux 0:04:12 Chest infections, advice from a dietician, swallowing problems 0:05:53 Osteoporosis, pressure sores 0:08:08 Constipation, continence problems, spinal cord compression 0:11:34 Vision and hearing problems, chronic pain