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June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Mindfulness Yoga Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy Focus Attention, Study Reports

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MiYoga, a mindfulness-based movement program, can enhance attention and the ability to consistently complete tasks in children with cerebral palsy, a study reports. The study, “Effect of mindfulness yoga programme ... Read more

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

Manual Ability Closely Related to Communication Function in Cerebral Palsy Children, Study Finds

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Manual ability, rather than gross motor function, seems to be more closely related to communication function in cerebral palsy children, according to a study in South Korea. The study, ... Read more

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018

Toddlers with Cerebral Palsy, Language Delays Could Benefit from Earlier Intervention, Study Finds

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The ability of young children with cerebral palsy to understand language can accurately predict their language skills and difficulties later in life, according to a recent study. The study ... Read more

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018

New Blood Test Could Predict Cerebral Palsy Risk in Premature Babies, Study Suggests

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A blood test that identifies changes in specific molecules through a tiny amount of blood collected days to weeks after birth could be used to predict the risk of ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

Training on Wii Console Increases Grip Strength, Improves Hand Function in CP Kids, Study Finds

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Playing games on a Nintendo Wii console plus standard care may improve grip strength and hand function and decrease muscle stiffness in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, researchers suggest. ... Read more

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018

Targeted Rehab Therapy May Benefit Cerebral Palsy Kids with Involuntary Hand Movements

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Rehabilitation therapy focused on controlling and managing involuntary movements of the hands may be beneficial for some patients with a type of cerebral palsy where only one side of ... Read more

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

Early Postural Training May Benefit Infants at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy, Study Suggests

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Infants at high risk of developing cerebral palsy have delayed development of posture control and may benefit from early postural training, a study has found. The study also suggests ... Read more

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018

Tracking Eye Movement Can Help Assess Language Perception in Children with Neurodevelopmental Delays

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Tracking eye movement can be a viable approach to assessing language perception in children with normal development and those with neurodevelopmental delay. The study, “Using Eye Tracking (ET) as ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Low-dose Steroids Taken Over Longer Time May Improve Preterm Babies’ Outcomes, Study Finds

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The length of exposure time to low-dose steroids during pregnancy is key to determining their effectiveness in improving the outcomes of premature babies — a risk factor for cerebral palsy. ... Read more

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

More Clinical Evidence Needed for Parkinson’s Medicine as Therapy for Cerebral Palsy, Study Says

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Treatment with trihexyphenidyl, a medicine originally developed to treat tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control in Parkinson’s disease, needs additional clinical evidence to support its efficacy in patients with ... Read more

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