A research project from the University of Queensland in Australia that aims to detect cerebral palsy (CP) in babies has been awarded $1.5 million in funding from the Palaszczuk Government. Leeane Enoch, the minister for innovation, science and the digital economy, announced that the project received funding as part of the Palaszczuk…
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The word “limitation” means so much more to a person with a disability than to someone without a disability. For someone with cerebral palsy, the word limitation begins to be heard and often repeated as early as infancy. I remember hearing limitations from doctors, teachers, camp counselors, family,…
The volume of brain tissue in children with cerebral palsy is significantly reduced compared to children without the disease, especially with regard to brain gray matter, a new study from researchers in Poland reports, and suggests the loss in gray matter volume is linked to neuronal degeneration and damage. The study, “…
Hemoglobin leaked from red blood cells after a brain hemorrhage in infants born too early likely contributes to the development of long-term complications often developing in the children, such as cerebral palsy. The findings of the study, “High Presence of Extracellular Hemoglobin in the Periventricular White Matter Following…
Posture in children with cerebral palsy (CP) improves through visual cues, new research from Sweden indicates, suggesting that muscle quality is not the only contributor to better posture in kids with CP. The article,“The role of visual stimuli on standing posture in children with bilateral cerebral palsy,“ appeared Aug. 17…
Children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities can experience pain relief with individually adjusted acupuncture, and the approach could be a valuable non-toxic treatment option for their everyday pain management, according to a case review study published by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in the journal Medical Acupuncture. People with cerebral palsy, spinal injury, and other…
Going to a doctor is important for both preventing sickness or dealing with it. Unfortunately, having cerebral palsy prevents many people from seeing their doctor on a regular basis. Sadly, most medical professionals have little to no idea about how to take care of, or even talk to, someone with cerebral palsy.
Kinesio taping (KT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) significantly improve gross motor function and kyphosis, the excessive rounding of the back, in children with cerebral palsy according to a study conducted by Turkish researchers.
The non-profit organization Ireland’s Dream is hosting its first 5k run/walk Sept. 17 at Jack Abernathy Park in Davidson, Mich., to benefit children with cerebral palsy. According to a press release, the event will include the exclusive Cerebral Palsy Swagger – a friendly short race that invites everyone including those living…