Children with cerebral palsy (CP) should be encouraged to engage in regular physical activities starting at an early age and continuing throughout their lifetimes. This is important to counteract sedentary behaviors that increase at about age 5, according to a study published in the…
The number of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in England and Wales is estimated to increase 7.5 percent by 2020, a new study shows. Researchers say these predictions may have a significant impact on health and social services planning. The study, “Predicting the prevalence of cerebral palsy by severity…
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 of Physical Therapy Science, was titled “Effect of neurodevelopmental treatment-based physical therapy on the change of muscle strength,…
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 to perform day-to-day activities. The children used an indoor climbing gym that included boulder climbing and wall climbing courses. The study,…
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 enjoy mobility, freedom and fun, just like any other kid. Lil’ Rhody Riders was launched in 2015 by Sandra Maliangos and…
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 (CP). The center…
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 palsy (CP). Maggu said his nephew’s cerebral palsy diagnosis inspired a search…
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 is Duncan Cumby of Stephenville, Texas. His family received the 5-year-old golden retriever from Canine Companion for Independence (CCI), a group…
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), according to therapy developer Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals. Lower limb spasticity is a condition that affects many people in the United…
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 find it particularly helpful, but it is designed for use by all parents, developers of the app say. The app,…