A common question many people ask of us who have disabilities is, “How do you do it every day?” Or, my favorite comment, “I don’t know how you do it! I couldn’t handle doing what you go through.” My initial reaction is to feel a bit offended and…
A specific type of combination surgery may offer more long-term improvement in crouch gait among youths with cerebral palsy (CP). Numerically fewer patients who had such surgery — known as extension osteotomy with patellar tendon advancement (DFEO-PTA) — crouched at long-term follow-up, said researchers at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare…
Treating premature babies in the first days after birth with caffeine may aid in development of the central nervous system and lessen their likelihood of cerebral palsy, a study from Canada reports. This research, “Early Caffeine Administration and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants,” was published at Pediatrics,…
What are your goals for the brand new year of 2018? I always feel inspired when January comes each year because I am ready for a change. My goals include speaking engagements, writing and continuing my career. Well, I’m not alone in having new aspirations. For Autumn Kinkade,…
Only nine days left in 2017, so let’s all take in a deep breath … and let it out. Is it just me, or has it been a rough year? Either way, 2018 is on its way, but before we can decide if we will turn over a…
I have very happy memories of Christmas, especially of Santa Claus. Some children were scared of the thought that he always watched you being naughty or nice. I, on the other hand, found comfort that someone always watched me through my joys and struggles. There was one big wish…
The March of Dimes will mobilize staff and volunteers to help families with newborns in intensive care units at hospitals in the United States to celebrate their first Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa as a family. The initiative for families whose babies were born preterm will help create a warm first…
Holiday preparations are in full swing and the giving of gifts has already begun for some. I spent some time recently reflecting on my favorite gifts I had received through the years. I enjoyed some very magical Christmas mornings as a child, and I remember well the feelings…
Results of a pilot study suggest that the use of external electrical stimuli may help reduce scoliosis and manage its impact in children with severe cerebral palsy. This may represent a new therapeutic option for those who cannot be treated through surgical procedures, which are considered the only effective option…
With three weeks left until we ring in the new year, the countdown is on. This year was a trying one for many, but it isn’t too late to make the most of it. But there are two problems. One is that it’s hard to set goals and keep…