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March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Pain Common to 70% of Adults with Cerebral Palsy, Analysis Finds

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Nearly three-quarters of adults with cerebral palsy experience pain as a symptom, a meta-analysis suggests. “Pain in adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant ... Read more

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

Children with Stroke-caused CP Have Trouble Using Both Limbs, Likely Due to Visuospatial Deficits, Study Says

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) caused by stroke and affecting one side of the body may have difficulties in activities involving both limbs — such as hitting a target ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Difficulties Women with CP Face as They Age, Discussed on Facebook Group, Focus of Study

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Women with cerebral palsy (CP) experience difficulties as they age and barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, a new study highlights, emphasizing the need to give these women ... Read more

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Flowonix Now Can Market Prometra II Pump in U.S. for Use with Intrathecal Baclofen

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given medical device company Flowonix approval to market the Prometra II Programmable Pump System for use with intrathecal baclofen to treat ... Read more

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Depression, Low Self-Esteem, and Children’s CP Limitations Increase Parenting Stress for Mothers, Study Suggests

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Depression, low self‐esteem, and their children’s limitations in mobility and communication can impact the parenting stress of mothers caring for sons or daughters with cerebral palsy, a study suggests. ... Read more

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Sex Influences Motor Symptoms in Rat Model of Hypoxia-induced CP, Study Shows

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A new rat model of cerebral palsy (CP) with both muscle stiffness (spasticity) and involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia) may help researchers better understand the mechanisms leading to these motor ... Read more

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Pain in Children with CP Higher Among Girls, Older Patients, and Those with Less Mobility

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Pain is a common problem among children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), and it can negatively affect daily activities and sleep. But, being older, female, and having decreased ... Read more

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Mothers of Children With CP Say Depression, Fatigue Hurt Quality of Life, Study Finds

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Depression, burden of care, and fatigue all hamper quality of life for mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study found. A “holistic approach” including training in managing ... Read more

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

Parents’ Adherence to OT for CP Children Influenced by Family Dynamics, Therapists’ Competencies, Study Says

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Family dynamics, the professional competencies of the therapist, the type of therapy, and environmental factors all can influence the likelihood that parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) will ... Read more

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Laxative-Motilium Combo Effectively Reduces Chronic Constipation in Children With CP, Study Shows

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A combination of polyethylene glycol and Motilium (domperidone) can decrease chronic constipation in children with cerebral palsy more effectively than either treatment alone, a study suggests. The study, “Comparison of ... Read more

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