There are disconnects in priorities for healthcare providers caring for very young children with cerebral palsy (CP) and those children’s parents, a new study has found. This finding suggests that addressing these disconnects could improve provider-parent communication and ultimately the quality of care. The study, “Comparing parent…
A recent study has characterized the clinical profile of teens with cerebral palsy (CP) who are entering adulthood, and how that has changed over the last decades. Over 30 years, there have been improvements in motor function over time in patients becoming young adults; however, the number of those…
Intrathecal baclofen pump (ITB) can be more effective than deep brain stimulation (DBS) for relieving involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia) and pain associated with cerebral palsy (CP), a case report suggests. The study, “Outcomes of Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy Compared With Deep Brain Stimulation in…
Interruptions in physical therapy aggravate muscle stiffness, or spasticity, and decrease joint movement in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a Korean study suggests. The study, “The Role of Regular Physical Therapy on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy,” was published in the journal Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine. Cerebral palsy…
Adult patients with cerebral palsy have almost twice the risk of developing osteroarthritis, and about six-times greater risk of developing osteoporosis, a U.K. population-based study has found. The findings, “Incidence of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases in adults with cerebral palsy: A population-based cohort study,” were…
The structure and composition of temporary deciduous teeth, commonly known as “baby teeth,” are different in children with cerebral palsy, compared with healthy kids, a study has found. The study, “The effect of cerebral palsy on neonatal line thickness and enamel components,” was published in the journal…
Adolescents with cerebral palsy have low bone mass, which significantly improves and is maintained during early adulthood, Australian researchers have found. This suggests that cerebral palsy patients may benefit from early interventions to prevent bone mass loss, or improve bone metabolism, to optimize bone health from early childhood. The study,…
In partnership with Toys “R” Us Canada and Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada, Barbie has named a teen with cerebral palsy (CP) an official Barbie Role Model for her strength, positivity, and ambition. A Canada resident and Starlight ambassador, Daniella Altieri was featured June 27–July 3…
Researchers have developed a trend line that describes the development of people with cerebral palsy from the end of infancy (age 1) through to adulthood (age 21), and that may allow doctors to give parents more concrete information about their child’s likely progression. The study, “Mobility and…
Educating parents and caregivers about the need for hip surveillance for children with cerebral palsy, and helping reduce barriers in getting the needed X-rays, are key to establishing family-centered services to improve adherence to physician recommendations, an Australian study found. The researchers found that gaps in knowledge, poor communication…