Infants at high risk of developing cerebral palsy have delayed development of posture control and may benefit from early postural training, a study has found. The study also suggests that children who develop cerebral palsy due to a specific type of brain lesion may benefit from different postural interventions that…
Caring for a puppy is a huge commitment. Puppies are adorable, and they pull at your heartstrings. But along with their intense cuteness and personality come responsibility and time. One important tip I’ve learned is to research dog breeds before getting a puppy because different breeds require varying…
Treatment with trihexyphenidyl, a medicine originally developed to treat tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control in Parkinson’s disease, needs additional clinical evidence to support its efficacy in patients with cerebral palsy, according to a review study from Australia. The review, “Trihexyphenidyl for dystonia in cerebral palsy,” appeared…
Better obstetric and neonatal care over the last 20 years in Norway was linked to a drop in the prevalence of cerebral palsy and the severity of its subtypes in a recent study. The study,”Decreasing prevalence and severity of cerebral palsy in Norway among children born 1999 to 2010…
Abnormal gene expression linked to cell signaling and immune pathways may contribute to clinical diverse cases of cerebral palsy. Importantly, this genetic deregulation is common to both cerebral palsy and autism. The study “Analysis of 182 cerebral palsy transcriptomes points to dysregulation of trophic signalling pathways and overlap with autism”…
Cerebral palsy affects speech patterns and communication for many (not all) with the disorder. Having a speech impediment as a child made it difficult for me to maintain friendships and be taken seriously by some adults. Although I had speech therapy, I would have benefited from a little…
External visual and auditory feedback using a system that exercises the upper limbs may improve praxis — the ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute unfamiliar motor movements — in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, according to a case report. The study, “Improvement of Praxis Skills in…
Young adults with cerebral palsy have a greater risk of developing certain chronic conditions, especially those with a more severe motor impairment, according to researchers. Factors experienced throughout the lifespan of cerebral palsy patients, such as excessive sedentary behaviors and malnutrition, increase the risk of developing chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs,…
An established rehabilitation technique for cerebral palsy and stroke patients shows promise in improving motor functions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new study shows. The research “Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis. Part 1: Effects on Real-World Function” was published in the…
A single injection of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) is safe and effective in treating lower limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy in children across different age groups, according to a pooled analysis from four clinical trials. Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals presented these results during the 2018 Annual Meeting of the…