United Cerebral Palsy of New York City has changed its name to ADAPT Community Network to prepare for shifts in the cerebral palsy landscape. It made the change official at the organization’s 70th anniversary gala at the New York Hilton on March 9. “It was time to examine everything that we do so…
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) who did weight-bearing exercises for six months increased their bone mineral density (BMD) as well as bone growth, according to a Korean study, “The effect of weight bearing on bone mineral density and bone growth in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled preliminary trial,” that appeared…
Horseback riding can improve motor function and balance in people with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities, says a new study. The study, “Therapeutic Effects of Horseback Riding Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” appeared in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. It suggests that activities and therapies involving horses have a positive…
In a nationwide Swedish study, researchers found a significant link between obese pregnant women and higher rates of cerebral palsy (CP) in their children. The study, “Association Between Maternal Body Mass Index in Early Pregnancy and Incidence of Cerebral Palsy,” was published in the journal JAMA. Cerebral palsy…
A new study reports that both gender and geography play roles in whether Swedish children with cerebral palsy (CP) receive needed physiotherapeutic interventions (PTIs). The study, “Physiotherapeutic interventions and physical activity for children in Northern Sweden with cerebral palsy: a register study from equity and gender perspectives,” appeared in the journal …
An innovative technique may help in the diagnosis of muscle impairment and in the treatment of movement disorders, including cerebral palsy, new research shows. The study, “In Vivo Sarcomere Length Measurement in Whole Muscles during Passive Stretch and Twitch Contractions,” was published in the Biophysical Journal. In diagnosing and treating…
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) and the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences (ICES) are collaborating on initiatives that aim to address certain knowledge gaps into brain disorders like cerebral palsy in that Canadian province. According to a news release, these initiatives have the support of a $75 million grant provided by the Ontario government.
Children born prematurely today are more likely to survive and have no neurodevelopmental impairment than in the past, according to a study. Researchers said this suggests that fewer pre-term children need treatment at an early age. Children who survive a premature birth are at risk of developing cerebral palsy, blindness,…
Assisted aquatic movement therapy may improve the mental health and stimulate the brains of children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a new study. The study, “Effects Of Assisted Aquatic Movement And Horseback Riding Therapies On Emotion And Brain Activation In Patients With Cerebral Palsy,” was published…
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) may improve their touch and hand sensitivity by playing “serious video games,” according to a small study. More studies are necessary, however, to confirm this finding. The study is part of a PhD project conducted by David Hobbs from Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. Most treatments…