A new rat model of cerebral palsy (CP) with both muscle stiffness (spasticity) and involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia) may help researchers better understand the mechanisms leading to these motor symptoms in humans, and help with the development of more effective treatments. The study was the first to…
Pain is a common problem among children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), and it can negatively affect daily activities and sleep. But, being older, female, and having decreased mobility are factors that increase the risk of experiencing a higher frequency or intensity of pain. Those findings are included in…
Depression, burden of care, and fatigue all hamper quality of life for mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study found. A “holistic approach” including training in managing children with CP along with “psychological interventions” would improve quality of life for these mothers, the researchers said. The…
Family dynamics, the professional competencies of the therapist, the type of therapy, and environmental factors all can influence the likelihood that parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) will adhere to occupational therapy (OT), a new study found. The study, “Exploration of the Influential Factors…