01/22/2026
Hemiplegia means paralysis or severe weakness affecting one side of the body, including the arm, leg, and sometimes the face, typically resulting from brain damage or spinal cord injury that disrupts the connection between the brain and muscles. It's often caused by stroke, brain injury, or cerebral palsy, with damage to the right brain affecting the left body, and vice versa. Treatment focuses on rehabilitation to regain function, as there's no cure, and it can also impact speech, vision, and coordination.