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March 20, 2019March 20, 2019

More Guidance Needed on Strategies for Using Speech-generating Devices with Cerebral Palsy Children, Study Shows

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Caregivers, teachers, and assistants require more instruction and guidance on strategies for using speech-generating devices to communicate with children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study shows. These findings suggest ... Read more

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Communication Level, Intellectual Disability Predict Social Issues in Young Cerebral Palsy Adults, Study Shows

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While some young adults with cerebral palsy are able to live independently, maintaining jobs and relationships, most still live with their parents, depending on them financially and for help with ... Read more

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

Cerebral Palsy Approved for Patient Medical Marijuana Use in Michigan

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Michigan has added cerebral palsy to the list of debilitating health conditions eligible to be treated with medical marijuana. Following unanimous recommended approval by the five-member Medical Marijuana Review Panel, ... Read more

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

Virtual Reality-based Physical Rehab May Aid Kids with CP, Study Suggests

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Physical exercises based on virtual reality may be an effective way to improve the motor performance of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, a pilot study suggests. The study, ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Improves Gait Symmetry in Children with CP, Study Says

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A popular type of animal-assisted therapy that involves horseback riding, known as hippotherapy, improves gait symmetry in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study says. Findings of the study, “Effect ... Read more

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019

Individual Gait Analysis No Better Than ‘Usual Care’ in Children With CP, Study Says

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Individually tailored gait analysis interventions are not better than “usual care” interventions in children with cerebral palsy who are still able to walk without assistance and are not expected ... Read more

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Malnutrition and Epilepsy are Common Among Children With Cerebral Palsy, Study Says

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Malnutrition and epilepsy are common among children with cerebral palsy, and should be carefully evaluated and managed by their families and physicians, a study says. The study, “High rates ... Read more

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

Reaching for the Stars Joining Forces with Cerebral Palsy Foundation in Merger

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Reaching for the Stars (RFTS), one of the largest parent-led global cerebral palsy nonprofits, is joining the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) in a potentially powerhouse merger. The new entity, ... Read more

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Research Team Granted $200K to Develop Artificial Muscle-based Orthotic Device for CP Children

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A University of Delaware (UD) research team was awarded $200,000 to develop a prototype leg brace that uses innovative artificial muscle technology for children with cerebral palsy, a press release ... Read more

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

Caregivers Should be Taught to Manage Feeding Tube Issues in Kids with CP, Study Suggests

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Most visits to the emergency room because of feeding tube complaints in children with cerebral palsy involve severe gross motor impairment and are easily managed by a physician, ... Read more

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