Motor, cognitive, and speech impairments are more severe in infants with cerebral palsy associated with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), a study has found. The study, “Cerebral Palsy in Children With Congenital Zika Syndrome: A 2-Year Neurodevelopmental Follow-up,” was published in the Journal of Child Neurology. Cerebral…
Chris Olver, a nonprofit leader with extensive fundraising experience and a former filmmaker and executive leader, is the new appointed executive director for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF), the foundation has announced. “Chris brings a special medley of skills, longtime nonprofit experience, and passion that will…
Including virtual reality therapy in rehabilitation programs can be a positive and enjoyable way of improving balance and walking ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP), according to a recent review. In line with the available evidence, its researchers advise using virtual reality therapy as a complement to conventional…
Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have found that using the cancer medicine Velcade (bortezomib) in mice prevents the formation of muscle contractures, or tightness of muscles — one of the most disabling problems faced by children with cerebral palsy (CP) or brachial plexus…
Participating in adapted hip-hop dancing can improve the quality of life and social engagement in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), a small study suggests. Titled “Influence of adapted hip-hop dancing on quality of life and social participation among children/adolescents with cerebral palsy,” the study was…
Differing degrees of physical impairment translate into different levels of game performance for athletes with cerebral palsy (CP) who play soccer, a new study shows. The study, “Activity limitation and match load in para‐footballers with cerebral palsy: An approach for evidence‐based classification,” was published recently in the …
Patients and caregivers at a recent educational forum hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) learned about therapeutic options in cerebral palsy (CP) and advances in research. The event was presented by the UCLA’s Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s (OIC) Center for Cerebral Palsy, and…
One in four children with cerebral palsy experiences behavioral difficulties that seem to be associated with sleep problems and nighttime pain, according to a recent study. The results, “Behavioral difficulties, sleep problems, and nighttime pain in children with cerebral palsy,” were published in Research in Developmental Disabilities.
Tobii Dynavox has launched the next generation of its I-Series, an integrated speech tablet designed for people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The tablet features an integrated eye tracking device that uses the Swedish company’s latest sensor IS5 and a…
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) — delivering acoustic energy like a person might feel at a concert — may be helpful in treating spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, a recent review and meta-analysis suggests. While no serious side effects were observed in any patients, more research is…