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July 5, 2017July 5, 2017

Neurodevelopmental Physical Therapy Improves Spasticity, But Not Movement, in Children With CP, Study Reports

A physical therapy approach known as neurodevelopmental treatment can improve shaking but not movement in children with cerebral palsy, according to a South Korean study. The study, published in the Journal ... Read more

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

Climbing May Be a Valuable Exercise for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Study Reports

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Climbing exercises help children with cerebral palsy function better, according to a study in Denmark. Researchers said climbing strengthens the link between the brain and muscles, increasing children’s ability ... Read more

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

Modified Toy Cars Blend Fun and Physical Benefits for Kids with Disabilities

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Lil’ Rhody Riders, a student project at the University of Rhode Island, is modifying toy cars so they can be operated by children with disabilities like cerebral palsy (CP) to ... Read more

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

Honda Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Improve Children’s Mobility

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Honda donated $1 million to establish the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio, to enhance mobility among pediatric patients with diseases including cerebral palsy ... Read more

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

ONtrepreneurs 2017 Winner Receives $50,000 to Develop Robotic Exoskeleton Suit for Kids with CP

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Among this year’s 11 winners of the Ontario Brain Institute’s (OBI) Ontario Neurotech program (ONtrepreneurs) is engineer Manmeet Maggu, who is developing a robotic exoskeleton suit for children with cerebral ... Read more

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

Cerebral Palsy Teen’s Assistance Dog, Scout, Wins Canine Companion for Independence Award

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Scout, the companion dog of a 17-year-old boy with cerebral palsy (CP), has won recognition as “Assistance Dog of the Year” in a contest organized by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Scout’s owner ... Read more

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

FDA Expands Dysport Approval for Treatment of Lower Limb Spasticity in Adults

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded approval of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of lower limb spasticity in adults based on its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA), ... Read more

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

Caremap iPhone App Helps Families Track Their Children’s Health

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A new, free iPhone app called Caremap is available to help parents keep track of their children’s health. Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other complex medical conditions will ... Read more

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

PreTRM Delivery Test ‘Valuable Resource’ for Preventing Cerebral Palsy Births, Says Top NYC Obstetrician

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Renowned New York obstetrician and gynecologist Pedram Bral has endorsed the PreTRM blood test, which predicts a woman’s risk of having a pre-term baby. Pre-term birth is linked to cerebral palsy and several other ... Read more

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017

Mobility Is a Key Factor in Self–Care Independence for Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Study Shows

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Mobility influences the ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP) to carry out self–care activities independently, a finding that could help in the designing of treatment plans and improved ... Read more