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April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Measuring Muscle Tone May Help Assess Nutritional Needs of Children With CP, Study Says

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Measuring both body composition and muscle tone in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) may help to evaluate their nutritional status, a new study suggests. The study, “The ... Read more

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

At-home Training Program Tele-UPCAT Liked by Young Unilateral CP Patients, Study Shows

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A home-based training program called Tele-UPCAT (Tele-monitored UPper Limb Children Action Observation Training) was feasible and had a high adherence in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP), ... Read more

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Running Program Improves Endurance in Young CP Patients, Study Shows

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A training program combining a series of running exercises using an adapted device improves cardiorespiratory endurance of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy, a study shows. The study, ... Read more

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Surgery Can Improve Long-term Walking Ability in Children With CP, Small Study Shows

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Single-event multilevel surgery can improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy, particularly when performed from the ages of 10 to 12, a new study shows. The study, “Follow-up ... Read more

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Surgery in Saliva Glands After Botox Injection May Be Effective Treatment for Drooling

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A minimally invasive surgical procedure in the glands that produce saliva —performed after Botox injection — is an effective treatment strategy for drooling in children who have cerebral palsy (CP) ... Read more

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Repeat Botulinum Toxin A Use Helps with Children’s Motor Skills, Study Says

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Long-term treatment with botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) stabilizes or improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) who have mild walking difficulties, according to a study from Australia. ... Read more

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Study Describes Self-reported Pain Among Youngsters with Dyskinetic CP

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Chronic pain is an ongoing challenge for many children living with dyskinetic subtypes of cerebral palsy (CP), according to a new study that emphasizes the need to listen to ... Read more

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy Poorly Studied, Can Delay Help

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A clear hand preference in the first year or two of life, and delayed motor milestones are commonly cited as early signs of cerebral palsy (CP), a review study ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

Adaptive Seating Improves Children’s Posture Control, Social Activity, Study Finds

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Introducing an adaptive seating system into the wheelchairs of children with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) may be associated with short-term gains in body function, social activities, and participation, and ... Read more

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Maternal Blood Test May Help Diagnose Fetal Growth Restriction in Late Preterm Pregnancies

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BcL-2, a protein that regulates cell death, has been identified as a potential marker for intrauterine growth restriction, an obstetric condition that can lead to cerebral palsy in affected children, ... Read more

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