Hippotherapy — horse riding as a treatment or form of rehabilitation — that is done in sand or at a fast pace increases the demand for postural control while sitting in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study finds. Its researchers suggest that these conditions may promote greater improvement…
I’m going to take you through a day in my life. It was a day not long ago when I was by myself in public at the University of Southern California (USC). I woke up around 8:30 a.m. as usual, and my morning caregiver got me ready. I got…
Today, I will introduce you to a young man named Steven Hachigian. I hope his story will give you a new perspective on cerebral palsy (CP). I first met Steven by coincidence when my mother purchased his old adaptive bike for me to use. After that, we lost touch for…
There are disconnects in priorities for healthcare providers caring for very young children with cerebral palsy (CP) and those children’s parents, a new study has found. This finding suggests that addressing these disconnects could improve provider-parent communication and ultimately the quality of care. The study, “Comparing parent…
A recent study has characterized the clinical profile of teens with cerebral palsy (CP) who are entering adulthood, and how that has changed over the last decades. Over 30 years, there have been improvements in motor function over time in patients becoming young adults; however, the number of those…
Intrathecal baclofen pump (ITB) can be more effective than deep brain stimulation (DBS) for relieving involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia) and pain associated with cerebral palsy (CP), a case report suggests. The study, “Outcomes of Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy Compared With Deep Brain Stimulation in…
Third in a series. Read parts one and two. Dear Teachers of the United States, Hi, my name is Reo Kobayashi. I am 20 and live with cerebral palsy, which only affects my physical ability. I hope my story will help you treat students with physical disabilities…
Interruptions in physical therapy aggravate muscle stiffness, or spasticity, and decrease joint movement in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a Korean study suggests. The study, “The Role of Regular Physical Therapy on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy,” was published in the journal Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine. Cerebral palsy…
The structure and composition of temporary deciduous teeth, commonly known as “baby teeth,” are different in children with cerebral palsy, compared with healthy kids, a study has found. The study, “The effect of cerebral palsy on neonatal line thickness and enamel components,” was published in the journal…
Second in a series. Read part one. Dear people, My name is Reo Kobayashi, and I live with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and visual impairment, physical conditions that affect my mobility but don’t affect my mental capacity. If you’ve ever wondered how to interact with a physically…