Posts by: Joana Fernandes, PhD

Joana Fernandes, PhD

Joana brings more than 8 years of academic research and experience as well as Scientific writing and editing to her role as a Science and Research writer. She also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology in Coimbra, Portugal, where she also received her PhD in Health Science and Technologies, with a specialty in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017

Burden of Care for a CP Child May Fall More on Moms Than Dads, Study Finds

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Taking care of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) may be a heavier burden for mothers than for fathers, according to a new study. “Long-Time Sickness Absence Among Parents ... Read more

January 30, 2017January 30, 2017

Surgery Essential to Manage Scoliosis in Children, Study Says

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Surgery is the only option to definitively manage scoliosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a recent review in the Journal of Spine Surgery. The study also detailed post-operative ... Read more

January 11, 2017January 11, 2017

Mirror Therapy May Improve Movement in Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Review Finds

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Mirror-based intervention therapies improve movement in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to the results of a new review. The study, “Systematic Review Of The Effects Of Mirror Therapy ... Read more

December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Nintendo Wii Balance Board May Improve Standing Balance in Kids with Cerebral Palsy

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The Nintendo Wii Balance Board may improve standing balance in children with spastic hemiplegia (SHE), a type of cerebral palsy (CP), according to a new study. The study, “Does ... Read more

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

Epidural Not Linked to Cerebral Palsy Development in Children, Study Finds

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There appears to be no association between cerebral palsy (CP) in children and the use of epidural analgesia during labor, a new study says. The study, “No Association Of ... Read more

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016

Number of CP Children Infected by Cytomegalovirus May Be Greater Than Estimated

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The number of children with cerebral palsy (CP) infected with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) — a virus believed to trigger the development of this disease in children — may be ... Read more

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016

Nerve Mobility May Be Indicator of Motor Function in Children with CP

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Tests of sciatic nerve mobility in children with cerebral palsy (CP) — partly measured by a “straight leg rise” (SLR) — are relevant measures of likely mobility issues in ... Read more

November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

Ballet Improves Balance Control, Social Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy

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Classical ballet classes may help improve balance while enhancing social skills in school-aged children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a new study. The study, “Pilot Study Of A ... Read more

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016

Cerebral Palsy Patients Provide Rare Insight into Aging with Their Disease

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Understanding how people with cerebral palsy (CP) experience aging can provide useful information about the disease to doctors and improve health and social care to these patients, according to ... Read more

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

Horse Riding as Therapy Shows Promise in Improving Postural Balance in Kids with Cerebral Palsy

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Hippotherapy, based on the use of horse riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, can improve postural balance in the sitting position, dynamic balance, and functionality in children with cerebral ... Read more