Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have low bone density, greatly impacted by the severity of the disease, according to a new study. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a major health concern among children with CP, and bone fracture incidence in these children is reported to be around 15.7%.
Children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) are unable to adjust their gait when they gain weight, whereas typically developing (TD) children are able to compensate for the excess weight, according to researchers. Results of a study titled, “Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy…
A multicenter study revealed that 38.1% of parents of teens with cerebral palsy (CP) have significant stress levels requiring professional assistance. The stress is especially caused by the behavioral disturbances of the teen. The study, “Family adaptation to cerebral palsy in adolescents: A European multicenter study,”…