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December 4, 2019December 4, 2019

Unusual Walk in Toddlers with Cerebral Palsy Linked to Outward Hip Rotation in Study

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An analysis of the body movement as toddlers with cerebral palsy walked found that an unusual, external rotation to the pelvis contributed to an abnormal walking pattern, and may be ... Read more

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Manual Wheelchairs Take About Same Energy as Walking for Youth with CP, Study Says

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The energy children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) spend to move on a manual wheelchair is equal to or lesser than that spent on walking in patients with ... Read more

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

Study Finds Higher Rate of Pregnancy Complications in Women with CP

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Women with cerebral palsy (CP) are more likely to experience pregnancy complications, including preterm birth and the need for cesarean section, a new study suggests. The study, “Pregnancy outcome ... Read more

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Resistance Training Improves Strength, Motor Function of Children with CP, Analysis Concludes

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Resistance training exercises can improve muscle strength and motor skills in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a recent review study. More studies, however, are necessary to understand ... Read more

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Impairments More Severe in Infants With CP Linked to Congenital Zika Syndrome, Study Finds

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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 ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Names New Executive Director

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Chris Olver, a nonprofit leader with extensive fundraising experience and a former filmmaker and executive leader, is the new appointed executive director for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation ... Read more

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

Virtual Reality Therapy Likely to Help Children with Balance and Walking, Pooled Analyses Find

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Including virtual reality therapy in rehabilitation programs can be a positive and enjoyable way of improving balance and walking ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a ... Read more

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Possible Treatment Found for Contractures in Childhood Paralysis, Early Study Shows

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Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have found that using the cancer medicine Velcade (bortezomib) in mice prevents the formation of muscle contractures, or tightness of muscles — ... Read more

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Study Correlates Degrees of Impairment, Performance Among CP Soccer Players

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Differing degrees of physical impairment translate into different levels of game performance for athletes with cerebral palsy (CP) who play soccer, a new study shows. The study, “Activity limitation ... Read more

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