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¹a Associate Professor, Director, Assistant Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Department of Epidemiology and Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Prenatal factors are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to cerebral palsy (CP) etiology. This review highlights new roles for therapists in motor development assessment and prevention.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Developmental Pediatrics
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex neurological disorder affecting movement and posture.
The etiology of CP has historically been attributed to various factors, with ongoing research refining our understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current information on the causes of cerebral palsy.
To explore the potential impact of prenatal factors on CP development.
To discuss future roles for physical and occupational therapists in CP management.

Main Methods:

Review of existing research findings.
Synthesis of data from animal studies, fetal movement analyses, and clinical observations.

Main Results:

Evidence from multiple sources suggests prenatal factors play a more substantial role in CP etiology than previously understood.
Prenatal influences on fetal development may be critical in the onset of CP.

Conclusions:

A deeper understanding of prenatal factors is crucial for advancing CP research.
Physical and occupational therapists face new challenges and opportunities in standardizing motor development measures, analyzing fetal motor patterns, and contributing to primary prevention strategies for motor dysfunction.