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Motor Defects

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The Spastic Forms of Cerebral Palsy

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Motor defects are usually considered as the core of cerebral palsy (CP). Although we know that often this is not the only existing problem, and that sometimes it is not even the most important, we think it is necessary to start the analysis of the disorders provoked by this complex disease by dealing with the disorders of posture and movement (gesture).

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  1. Child Rehabilitation Unit, S. Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia

    Adriano Ferrari

  2. Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia

    Adriano Ferrari

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Ferrari, A. (2010). Motor Defects. In: The Spastic Forms of Cerebral Palsy. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1478-7_4

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