Children with cerebral palsy (CP) who did weight-bearing exercises for six months increased their bone mineral density (BMD) as well as bone growth, according to a Korean study, “The effect of weight bearing on bone mineral density and bone growth in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled preliminary trial,” that appeared…
Horseback riding can improve motor function and balance in people with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities, says a new study. The study, “Therapeutic Effects of Horseback Riding Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” appeared in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. It suggests that activities and therapies involving horses have a positive…
In a nationwide Swedish study, researchers found a significant link between obese pregnant women and higher rates of cerebral palsy (CP) in their children. The study, “Association Between Maternal Body Mass Index in Early Pregnancy and Incidence of Cerebral Palsy,” was published in the journal JAMA. Cerebral palsy…
A new study reports that both gender and geography play roles in whether Swedish children with cerebral palsy (CP) receive needed physiotherapeutic interventions (PTIs). The study, “Physiotherapeutic interventions and physical activity for children in Northern Sweden with cerebral palsy: a register study from equity and gender perspectives,” appeared in the journal …
Whether a part of cerebral palsy or not, I’ve been struggling with bed-wetting for two months now. I have to say that my experience with the first urologist was one I’d not like to repeat. But today, I went to a new urologist, one part of a health network…
An innovative technique may help in the diagnosis of muscle impairment and in the treatment of movement disorders, including cerebral palsy, new research shows. The study, “In Vivo Sarcomere Length Measurement in Whole Muscles during Passive Stretch and Twitch Contractions,” was published in the Biophysical Journal. In diagnosing and treating…
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) and the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences (ICES) are collaborating on initiatives that aim to address certain knowledge gaps into brain disorders like cerebral palsy in that Canadian province. According to a news release, these initiatives have the support of a $75 million grant provided by the Ontario government.
Service dogs play an important role for people with cerebral palsy and many other disabilities, because they provide a range of services that are custom tailored to the specific needs of their owners. Most importantly, specialty trainer service dogs offer their owners independence both on a physical and emotional level…
Last week I went out to lunch with my mom, our family and friends. In the group there was one person whom I had met only a handful of times, and another person I was meeting for the first time. Today, I am a seasoned 21-year-old and meeting someone who has never encountered…
For any teenager, learning to drive is a rite of passage from being a child to becoming an adult, and is no less important for someone with cerebral palsy, like me. So, let’s go back to that time: In the summer after I graduated high school, although already…