Stimulating the production of certain types of white blood cells leads to improvements in the development of the nervous system in children with cerebral palsy, according to a study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
A single injection of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) significantly improves the ability of children with cerebral palsy to achieve their functional goals, according to a study published in the Journal of Child Neurology.
Glucocorticoids could help preserve the structure and function of nerve cells when given after oxygen deprivation at birth, a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences suggests.
Babies who are born prematurely and who have infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) have a higher risk of developing cerebral palsy (CP) according to a study conducted by researchers in Denmark.
Motor vehicle crashes during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of cerebral palsy among children who are born prematurely, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. This finding emphasizes the importance of traffic safety advice in prenatal care.
Kinesio taping (KT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) significantly improve gross motor function and kyphosis, the excessive rounding of the back, in children with cerebral palsy according to a study conducted by Turkish researchers.
Adeli suit therapy may improve gross motor function such as coordination of the arms and legs, and walking, in children with cerebral palsy according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science.
A new study conducted by Turkish scientists suggests that Nintendo Wii could improve the hand function of children with cerebral palsy when combined with neurodevelopmental treatment. This suggests that Nintendo Wii could be used to offer a motivational, safe and enjoyable rehabilitation program alongside neurodevelopmental treatment.
A new study suggests that high-level exercise over long periods of time may be beneficial for people with cerebral palsy (CP). The results of the study have important implications for the design of better rehabilitation programs for CP patients, and are also important in helping to understand how bone and other physiological systems…