This paper highlights the complexities of preventive care and screening for chronic disease in adults with cerebral palsy due to alterations in their anatomy and physiology related to their diagnosis. This problem is especially important to understand because of the increased prevalence of chronic disease in this population.
Daniel Whitney, PhD
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Edward A. Hurvitz, MD
Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Adult and Pediatric Clinical Faculty, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation