Posts by: Ines Martins, PhD

Ines Martins, PhD

Inês Martins holds a BSc in Cell and Molecular Biology from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and is currently finishing her PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Universidade de Lisboa. Her work has been focused on blood vessels and their role in both hematopoiesis and cancer development.

July 22, 2016July 22, 2016

Alternative Treatment for Kids with Cerebral Palsy Could Be Virtual Reality Games

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Virtual reality 3D games may be a promising alternative tool to improve motor and cognitive function in cerebral palsy patients, according to researchers at the University of Fortaleza in Brazil. In ... Read more

June 29, 2016June 29, 2016

Predicting Function in Children with CP May Come from Measuring Grey, White Matter Lesions in Brain

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The number and region of white matter and grey matter lesions in children with cerebral palsy (CP) may help predict motor and cognitive deficits, according to the study “Automated, quantitative ... Read more

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016

Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Patients Have Postural Stability Issues

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Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) have postural stability problems, either when standing or in movement, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science. Postural ... Read more

May 25, 2016May 25, 2016

Cerebral Palsy Patients More Satisfied with Motor Function After Hip Joint Surgery and Rehab, Study Says

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The frequency of postoperative rehabilitation sessions and history of hip-joint surgery in patients with cerebral palsy (CP) correlate with patient satisfaction regarding improvements in physical function following orthopedic surgery, according ... Read more

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Hippotherapy Seen in Small Study to Only Aid Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy

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Horseback riding may improve gross motor and balance skills in children with cerebral palsy (CP), but no changes were seen in psychosocial or emotional measures, according to a study, “Effects of Hippotherapy on ... Read more