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October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Brain Lesion Type Can Predict Response to Activities to Improve Hand Function, Study Finds

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A type of brain lesion in infants with unilateral cerebral palsy affecting one side of the body — called a middle cerebral artery infarct lesion — is linked with poorer ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018

Difficulties in Swallowing and Coughing in Spastic Cerebral Palsy Focus of Study

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Understanding physiological abnormalities that lead to difficulties in swallowing and voluntary cough in children with spastic cerebral palsy may help doctors to better manage dysphagia — problems with swallowing — ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Virtual Reality-based Exercise Fails to Improve Posture Control in Children With CP, Study Shows

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A one-week intensive exercise program based on virtual reality (VR) failed to improve posture control in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These are the preliminary findings of a larger ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

A Lightweight, Untethered Ankle Exoskeleton Can Help Improve Energy Cost of Walking in Cerebral Palsy Patients

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A lightweight, untethered ankle exoskeleton can lead to clinically significant improvements in walking economy in children and young adults with cerebral palsy, a study shows. The study, “An untethered ankle exoskeleton ... Read more

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

Spinal Manipulation Therapy May Help Reduce Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Trial Finds

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Spinal manipulation, a physical therapy focused on realigning and reactivating spinal articulations, may help reduce muscle contractions (spasticity) in the short term in cerebral palsy patients, results of a ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018

Newly Adapted Test Can Help Measure Functional Strength in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Study Reports

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A new version of test called the functional strength measurement developed for children with cerebral palsy is a feasible, reliable, and valid method of measuring functional strength, a study ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

Children with Spastic CP Experience Lower Leg Fatigue When Walking, Study Shows

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Children with moderate-to-severe spastic cerebral palsy experience more lower, but not upper, leg muscle fatigue when walking compared to healthy children, a case control study shows. The study, “Lower ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

Systematic Approach Needed for Evaluation of Pain in Children with Medical Complexities

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A systematic approach is necessary when evaluating pain in children with medical complexities who cannot verbally communicate pain, according to a new study. The study, “CE: Original Research Pain in Nonverbal Children with Medical ... Read more

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Children With Spastic CP Helped Up to 3 Months by Botox Injections, Study Shows

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Botox (Dysport) injections in lower leg muscles improve muscle tone, movement and gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy and lasts up to three months, regardless of the number of ... Read more