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University of Nebraska Students Help Create VR Game for Cerebral Palsy Therapy
A team of students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln helped to design a virtual reality (VR) game intended to assist with physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). They partnered with the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute to create the game for their…
Information About COVID-19 for Cerebral Palsy Patients
Updates Editor’s Note: This page is updated weekly with new information related to COVID-19 testing and potential treatments in development. Click the arrow next to the date to expand the text. [section= May 27, 2020] Results from the first potential COVID-19 vaccine to be tested in a Phase…
Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy Poorly Studied, Can Delay Help
A clear hand preference in the first year or two of life, and delayed motor milestones are commonly cited as early signs of cerebral palsy (CP), a review study reported. But care providers need more to act on suspicions of CP promptly, getting a young child into rehabilitation and treatments…
Occupational Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Occupational therapy is a form of rehabilitation therapy. It is a crucial part of a comprehensive treatment plan for children with cerebral palsy. The aim of occupational therapy is to improve or develop the skills necessary to perform day-to-day activities. The therapy also aims to enhance independence,…
Speech Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Speech and language problems are common to cerebral palsy (CP) because of the motor, intellectual, and sensory impairments this disease causes. In children with CP, these difficulties can range from mild to severe. Speech therapy and language therapy, for these reasons, may be of benefit to children — and…
Aids and Adaptations for People Living with Cerebral Palsy
Children and adults living with cerebral palsy (CP) may need aids or adaptive devices at home, school, and work to make their lives easier. Every person with CP experiences a unique set of symptoms. Accordingly, they’ll need different types of support. The best way to determine which devices…
Botox Can Improve Functional Outcomes in Children With Cerebral Palsy, Study Says
A single intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin A — more commonly known as botox — can significantly reduce upper limb spasticity and improve functional outcomes in children with cerebral palsy, a study finds. The study, “Effect of botulinum toxin type-A in spasticity and functional outcome of…
Cerebral Palsy and Diet
Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have problems with muscle tone, movement, and/or motor skills. They also have growth deficits because of swallowing, feeding, and digestive problems. That’s why they need a balanced and nutritious diet for overall health and growth. What causes nutritional deficits in CP? There…
Pain Common to 70% of Adults with Cerebral Palsy, Analysis Finds
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 data,” the analysis was published in the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Many adults with cerebral palsy…