Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood and affects a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to a developing brain, impairing a person's ability to control their muscles. Physiotherapy is a branch of healthcare that focuses on treating physical impairments and disabilities. Physiotherapists use many techniques to help develop, restore, and maintain a patient's physical function and mobility. In this video, we will discuss physiotherapy's use in treating and managing cerebral palsy. We will discuss what cerebral palsy is and its most common forms. We will also explore how physiotherapy can maintain and improve movement in patients with cerebral palsy and the assessment procedure and common interventions used. Timestamps: 00:00 – What is Cerebral Palsy? 01:03 – Common Forms of Cerebral Palsy 01:50 – What is Physiotherapy? 02:50 – Benefits of Physiotherapy for Cerebral Palsy 04:12 – Assessment Procedure 05:42 – Common Interventions 07:24 – Conclusion This video was made by McMaster Students Hani Midani, Khushi Patel, Melanie Warnakula, and Shibi Parameswaran in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program. We would like to thank Asha Chaudhary for her valuable contributions to this video and her expert inputs. This video is for general and educational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider for information about your health. Copyright McMaster University 2023. #cerebralpalsy #physiotherapy #physiotherapists #motordisability #mobility References: Das, S. P., & Ganesh, G. S. (2019). Evidence-based Approach to Physical Therapy in Cerebral Palsy. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 53(1), 20–34. Lawrence, H., Hills, S., Kline, N., Weems, K., & Doty, A. (2016). Effectiveness of Exercise on Functional Mobility in Adults with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. Physiotherapy Canada, 68(4), 398–407. Proctor, K. (2015). Physical Therapy for Cerebral Palsy - Improving Mobility. Cerebral Palsy Guide. What is Cerebral Palsy?. (2022, May 2). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.