Love can come in all kinds of forms and presents itself in various ways. Of course, there is romantic love, but many other forms also exist. As a person who has a severe physical disability, such as cerebral palsy, people have shown love to me in all kinds…
No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it limits their independence to a certain extent. Independence is amazing, especially when you have such a limited range of freedom. Technology has improved the quality life of thousands of people who have significant disabilities. I know that…
Rhythmic auditory entrainment — a process that provides a timing cue for a biological rhythm — improves gait performance in patients with cerebral palsy (CP), research from Germany suggests. The study, ”Effect of rhythmic auditory cueing on gait in cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” was published…
Genetic variations that affect how well the neurotransmitter dopamine generates nerve cell signals can influence how well children with cerebral palsy do on movement training, a study suggests. In fact, the variations may help predict the children’s response, researchers said. The report, “Genetic Variation in the Dopamine…
I have an interesting dilemma as a woman with cerebral palsy, and I wonder if others have the same problem. I enjoy going places with friends and having fun, just like anyone else. Well, I guess almost anyone else, because some people don’t like to go anywhere. But…
Magnesium sulfate, given to pregnant mothers in preterm labor to reduce the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) in the infant, does not give rise to other safety issues, a collaborative study between Canadian and U.K. scientists found. Earlier evidence from an analysis of multiple studies suggests that magnesium sulfate,…
PathMaker Neurosystems‘ MyoAmplifier device, which provides electrical and magnetic stimulation to improve muscle function and mobility in people with paralysis and muscle weakness, has received a funding award from the New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC). The award from the nonprofit foundation will support the development of the…
Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) does not appear to improve spasticity in cerebral palsy (CP) in children treated with intensive physiotherapy, a Dutch study shows. The research, “Value of botulinum toxin injections preceding a comprehensive rehabilitation period for children with spastic cerebral palsy: a cost-effectiveness study,”…
Sometimes a movie grabs your heartstrings and sticks with you. I fully admit that I’m not the biggest movie buff on the planet. In fact, it takes a lot of convincing for me to sit and watch a movie. Why? Sitting still is difficult for me because I…
We are just over a couple of weeks into the new year. I know you are likely feeling the pressure to be all sorts of things that you aren’t. This time every year, we as a society are bombarded with all kinds of…