Central Paralysis Syndrome

Central paralysis syndrome (syndromum paralysis centra lis) is a neurological disease characterized by impaired motor function and postural control. The cause is brain damage in the pre- or perinatal period.

The main signs of central paralysis syndrome:

  1. Violation of muscle tone - increased (spasticity) or decreased (hypotonia).

  2. Loss of motor control and coordination - involuntary movements, tremor, ataxia.

  3. Impaired balance and postural control - tendency to fall, poor posture.

  4. Slow development of motor skills - delayed holding the head, sitting, walking.

Depending on the prevalence of symptoms, spastic, hyperkinetic, ataxic and hypotonic forms are distinguished. The severity of the syndrome varies from mild to severe forms.

Treatment includes drug therapy, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, massage, orthopedic correction, and, if necessary, surgery. The prognosis depends on the severity of the lesion and the timeliness of treatment. With the improvement of therapy, it is possible to achieve compensation and adaptation of patients in society.



Central paralysis syndrome is a complex of symptoms that arise due to disruption of the central nervous system. The syndrome is based on damage to lower and upper motor neurons or their nuclei. Symptoms of central paralytic syndrome are associated with decreased muscle tone and impaired coordination of movements and can manifest themselves in different parts of the body. The cause of central paralysis syndrome can be mechanical trauma or muscle strain, infection, diseases associated with blood vessels and bones.

Clinical manifestations of central paralysis syndrome can range from mild exhaustion to rapid tissue death. The main signs of the syndrome can be considered: shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle weakness, decreased blood pressure. Central paralysis syndrome can be identified using functional studies specific to this condition: electromyography data, neuromuscular testing. The patient also notes difficulty walking or moving. The main cause of the syndrome is considered to be the presence of tumors in the brain, spinal tumor,