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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

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

UCLA Presents Forum for Cerebral Palsy Patients and Caregivers

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Patients and caregivers at a recent educational forum hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) learned about therapeutic options in cerebral palsy (CP) and advances in research. The ... Read more

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019

Behavioral Difficulties are Linked to Sleep Problems in Some Children With CP, Study Finds

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One in four children with cerebral palsy experiences behavioral difficulties that seem to be associated with sleep problems and nighttime pain, according to a recent study. The results, “Behavioral ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Tobii Dynavox Launches New Speech Tablet with Eye-tracking Integration System

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Tobii Dynavox has launched the next generation of its I-Series, an integrated speech tablet designed for people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ... Read more

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