Task-oriented training (TOT) improves hand dexterity in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a preliminary study from South Korea. The research, titled “The effects of task-oriented training on hand dexterity and strength in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a preliminary study,” was published in…
Insomnia and sleep apnea can lead to premature births, researchers report, a fact that augments the prevalence of serious health-related issues in preterm babies, including cerebral palsy (CP). The study, “Sleep Disorder Diagnosis During Pregnancy and Risk of Preterm Birth,” was published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Mobility influences the ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP) to carry out self–care activities independently, a finding that could help in the designing of treatment plans and improved development, new research from South Korea shows. The study titled,…
Activity limitations correlate with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with cerebral palsy (CP), new research from South Korea shows. The study, “Relationship between activity limitation and health-related quality of life in school-aged children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study,” was published in the journal Health and…
Intensive neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) significantly improves motor function in children with developmental delays, regardless of whether they have cerebral palsy (CP), a Korean study shows. The study, “Efficacy of Intensive Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Children With Developmental Delay, With or Without Cerebral Palsy,” appeared in the journal Annals of…
An innovative technique may help in the diagnosis of muscle impairment and in the treatment of movement disorders, including cerebral palsy, new research shows. The study, “In Vivo Sarcomere Length Measurement in Whole Muscles during Passive Stretch and Twitch Contractions,” was published in the Biophysical Journal. In diagnosing and treating…