The diagnosis of CP is made by obtaining a history of prematurity,
neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization, seizures, or
delayed motor milestones. Findings on physical examination include
persistence of infantile reflexes, hyperreflexia in the extremities,
resistance to range of motion, and clonus at the ankles. Children
who are able to walk exhibit abnormalities in their gait such as
toe-walking, crouch (increased flexion) at the knee, scissoring
of the hips, and posturing of the arms as they walk or run.