Altered Composition, Structure of Muscles Linked to Stiffness, Movement Limits in CP Children, Study Finds
Muscle composition and structure is altered in children with cerebral palsy — with greater amounts of collagen in the muscles’ network of proteins and sugars — making these patients more prone to stiffness and contractures that prevent normal movement, a study finds.
Original Article Source Credits: Cerebral Palsy News Today , https://cerebralpalsynewstoday.com/
Article Written By: ANA PENA
Original Article Posted on : DECEMBER 9, 2019
Link to Original Article: https://cerebralpalsynewstoday.com/2019/12/09/altered-muscle-composition-structure-linked-stiffness-contractures-cp-children/