A perceptual motor intervention improved sitting in infants with cerebral palsy (CP) — possibly also improving their ability to play — a crucial ingredient in the development of perception, cognition, and emotional development, in addition to the obvious impact on motor and social skills. The findings show that play can…
So, what if someone you know gets diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy? What are the symptoms and how do you go about finding treatment options for them? Before I begin this post I would like to say a few things. The first is that if someone you know is diagnosed…
A new study conducted by Turkish scientists suggests that Nintendo Wii could improve the hand function of children with cerebral palsy when combined with neurodevelopmental treatment. This suggests that Nintendo Wii could be used to offer a motivational, safe and enjoyable rehabilitation program alongside neurodevelopmental treatment.
PathMaker Neurosystems recently announced that a U.S. patent has been granted covering Pathmaker’s DoubleStim technology, used in a device for treating muscle spasticity in cerebral palsy and other neuromotor conditions — the MyoRegulator system. The MyoRegulator device is a noninvasive technique using a novel strategy to treat muscle spasms. The…
Socioeconomic factors, such as family structure, and oral motor abilities influence weight gain in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), researchers reported. The study, “The nutritional state of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy is associated with oral motor dysfunction and social conditions: a cross sectional study,”…
A new research study by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota, suggests that children who suffer from cerebral palsy often don’t report sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), leaving the conditions untreated for long periods. Funded by the Gillette Foundation, the study was published in the…
The frequency of postoperative rehabilitation sessions and history of hip-joint surgery in patients with cerebral palsy (CP) correlate with patient satisfaction regarding improvements in physical function following orthopedic surgery, according to the study “Factors Contributing to Satisfaction with Changes in Physical Function after Orthopedic Surgery for Muscoskeletal…
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) exhibit wide impairments in cardio, metabolic, and muscular parameters when compared to healthy kids, according to the study “Metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and neuromuscular fitness performance in children with cerebral palsy: A comparison with healthy youth,” published in the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. The research…
Horseback riding may improve gross motor and balance skills in children with cerebral palsy (CP), but no changes were seen in psychosocial or emotional measures, according to a study, “Effects of Hippotherapy on Psychosocial Aspects in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Their Caregivers: A Pilot Study,” published in the journal …
Hi, Everyone! I’m back again, I hope you’ve been having a wonderful day! To be honest, I struggled with what to write next following my introductory post. I panned through my list of story ideas for quite some time before settling on this one. I hope I made the right…