A training program combining a series of running exercises using an adapted device improves cardiorespiratory endurance of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy, a study shows. The study, “RaceRunning training improves stamina and promotes skeletal muscle hypertrophy in young individuals with cerebral palsy,” was…
Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the now unmet needs of parents whose children have severe cerebral palsy, beginning with improving education about the disease and aiding them in getting financial, emotional, and social support, a study suggests. The findings of the study, “The…
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a five-year, $2.7 million research grant to support a trial that aims to see if “short-burst” treadmill training might help children with cerebral…
Motor, cognitive, and speech impairments are more severe in infants with cerebral palsy associated with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), a study has found. The study, “Cerebral Palsy in Children With Congenital Zika Syndrome: A 2-Year Neurodevelopmental Follow-up,” was published in the Journal of Child Neurology. Cerebral…
One in four children with cerebral palsy experiences behavioral difficulties that seem to be associated with sleep problems and nighttime pain, according to a recent study. The results, “Behavioral difficulties, sleep problems, and nighttime pain in children with cerebral palsy,” were published in Research in Developmental Disabilities.
A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in improving walking, joint motion, or muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The study, “Botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy,” was published in the…
More controlled clinical studies are needed to investigate the effects of umbilical cord blood transplants as a form of treatment for cerebral palsy (CP) and other diseases, according to a recent literature review. The study, “Systematic review of controlled clinical studies using umbilical cord blood for regenerative…
Adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing heart and lung diseases, but not cancer or type 2 diabetes, compared with adults who do not have the disease, according to a study. The results, “Noncommunicable disease among adults with cerebral palsy,” were…
Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among children living with physical disabilities due to cerebral palsy, a study says. The findings of the study, “Effectiveness of surf therapy for children with disabilities,” were published in Disability and Health Journal. Previous studies have…
The structure and composition of temporary deciduous teeth, commonly known as “baby teeth,” are different in children with cerebral palsy, compared with healthy kids, a study has found. The study, “The effect of cerebral palsy on neonatal line thickness and enamel components,” was published in the journal…