Spastic Cerebral Palsy results from damage to the motor cortex.

A 3-month-old female infant presents with a noticeable head tilt to the left. The mother reports a difficult breech delivery. On examination, a firm, non-tender mass is palpated in the mid-portion of the left SCM. Passive right neck rotation is limited to 10 degrees. The infant has mild flattening of the right occiput.

The mother asks about the prognosis. What is the most accurate statement based on current evidence?

A 3-month-old female infant presents with a noticeable head tilt to the left. The mother reports a difficult breech delivery. On examination, a firm, non-tender mass is palpated in the mid-portion of the left SCM. Passive right neck rotation is limited to 10 degrees. The infant has mild flattening of the right occiput.

Which of the following is a primary goal of the initial treatment plan?

A pediatric physiotherapist only deals with neuromotor problems. 

Cerebral Palsy can be diagnosed after the age of 5.

Topographic classification of Cerebral Palsy is based on the severity of symptoms.

The frequency of pediatric evaluations should decrease as the child grows older. 

Formal evaluation is qualitative in nature.