Nerve cells of the cerebellum are arranged in an orderly manner. They function as inhibitors and organizers of the body commands initiated by the cerebral cortex, rapidly relaying messages in a manner somewhat like that of a computer.

Our son’s brain MRI showed signs of injury to this part of his brain and no one would explain to me what exactly that would mean to his future.

The cerebellum is essential to the control of movement of the human body in space. It acts as a reflex center for the coordination and precise maintenance of equilibrium. In other words it totally affects balance and it was quite obvious that his balance had been severely affected.

The many days of dragging him up and down the hallway at the hospital in an attempt to get him to walk made it very difficult with this injury.

Voluntary muscle tone as related to:

is similarly controlled by this vital part of the brain which is commonly known as the brain’s treasure. Thus all motor activity, from catching a football to playing the guitar, depends upon it.

It lies in the posterior of the cranium, underneath the cerebral hemispheres. It is located just above the brain stem and toward the back of the brain. It is relatively well protected from trauma resulting from crushing blows compared to the frontal, temporal lobes and brain stem. It is highly vulnerable to lack of oxygen.

This precious part of the brain is involved in the coordination of voluntary motor movement, balance and equilibrium and muscle tone.

Injury results in movements that are slow and uncoordinated. Individuals with cerebellar problems resemble person’s that may be intoxicated who tend to sway and stagger when walking.

Damage to the cerebellum can lead to:

Our son had the