Stimulating the production of certain types of white blood cells leads to improvements in the development of the nervous system in children with cerebral palsy, according to a study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine.
Saebo has launched a new product to improve impaired foot mobility and function, designed for people with cerebral palsy and other diseases that cause foot drop. The device, SaeboStep, is a lightweight, uniquely designed foot drop brace that provides convenience and comfort while offering optimum foot clearance and support during walking.
Walking or running with Egg Weights — an ergonomic system for endurance and resistance training that works with the body’s natural motion — may offer a promising muscle degenerative therapy for patients with cerebral palsy. The findings were reported by Egg Weights, a fitness and sports equipment company based in Thousand Oaks, California, following a…
Chronic pain is a significant health issue among youth with physical disabilities, but has been studied less than it has been in adults. Now, researchers have found that various aspects of young people’s daily lives can be affected by both the intensity and location of the pain in their…
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have low bone density, greatly impacted by the severity of the disease, according to a new study. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a major health concern among children with CP, and bone fracture incidence in these children is reported to be around 15.7%.
Taking care of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) may be a heavier burden for mothers than for fathers, according to a new study. “Long-Time Sickness Absence Among Parents Of Pre-School Children With Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida And Down Syndrome: A Longitudinal Study,” was published in the journal…
Although dalfampridine extended-release treatment was found safe and well-tolerated in a pilot study in adults with cerebral palsy (CP), the drug failed to show any impact on walking ability. Although the trial, which focused on adult CP patients with walking difficulties, was small, the lack of benefits prompted researchers to…
Children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) are unable to adjust their gait when they gain weight, whereas typically developing (TD) children are able to compensate for the excess weight, according to researchers. Results of a study titled, “Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy…
Aging affects everyone differently, but with cerebral palsy aging has a whole different outcome. As a woman with spastic athetoid quadriplegia cerebral palsy, I’m still learning what aging does to my body. Studies to better understand aging, the body and cerebral palsy are increasing. With more information…
Surgery is the only option to definitively manage scoliosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a recent review in the Journal of Spine Surgery. The study also detailed post-operative outcomes for the patients. There is a strong link between having CP and developing scoliosis. The condition is estimated to…