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Each year, doctors diagnose 8,000 to 10,000 babies with cerebral palsy. Roughly 1,500 more receive their diagnosis by the time they reach pre-school, making cerebral palsy the most common of all childhood disabilities. This widespread condition inhibits motor function and coordination, stiffens and weakens muscles, and often elicits uncontrollable tremors and spasms. 8 Forms of Physical Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy To provide some relief for their children, many parents choose to use medications and injections as a means of treating the condition and lessening its effects. However, children can also benefit from physical therapy. From hydrotherapy to gait…