Posts by: Marta Figueiredo

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The occurrence of cerebral palsy in South Carolina decreased significantly from 1996 to 2009, but was higher in very underweight infants, non-Hispanic black infants, and boys, a study shows. ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Patients, Caregivers Want Lifelong Research to Focus on Quality of Life, Study Finds

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Future research should focus on studies across the lifespan of cerebral palsy patients, with emphasis on participation and quality of life measures, according to a research agenda for cerebral ... Read more

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

Botulinum Toxin Before Physiotherapy May Not Add Benefit to CP Kids, Study Shows

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Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A, Botox) treatment prior to intensive physiotherapy may not induce additional benefits in terms of motor function, muscle strength, and pain in children with spastic cerebral palsy compared to ... Read more

August 6, 2018August 7, 2018

Core Training May Improve Posture, Walking Ability in Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Study Finds

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Adding core stability exercises to physical therapy improves trunk endurance — the ability to withstand fatigue — and walking ability in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, according to researchers. Their small ... Read more

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018

Upper Limb Exercise System Improves Motor Planning in Child with Cerebral Palsy, Case Report Says

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External visual and auditory feedback using a system that exercises the upper limbs may improve praxis — the ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute unfamiliar motor movements — in children ... Read more

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018

CP-related Worm Study Identifies Which Brain Cells Control Which Movements

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Researchers have discovered fundamental rules of how the brain controls movement in a worm — and the same rules could apply to higher organism such as humans. The finding could ... Read more

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018

Stem Cell Therapy Seen to Improve Motor Function in 4-Year-Old Cerebral Palsy Patient

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A 4-year-old girl with cerebral palsy appears to have improved motor function after receiving stem cell therapy, according to her mother and Advancells, a specialized cell-based therapy center in India. ... Read more