Implanting an infusion pump that continuously delivers the muscle relaxant baclofen to the spinal canal is a safe and effective treatment for muscle stiffness in people with neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy (CP), and provides a great degree of satisfaction to patients, according to 19 years of…
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 use of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy (CP) differs according to their age, sex, and gross motor function, according to a new Swedish study. The study, “Treatment with Botulinum toxin A in a total population of children with cerebral palsy – a…
Having a clown around can help take some of the sting out of the injections that children with cerebral palsy (CP) receive, a study indicates. The research, “Clown-Care Reduces Pain In Children With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Recurrent Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Crossover Study,” was published in the…
Researchers at the University of California San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital have developed a glove that uses robotic technology to accurately measure muscle stiffness during physical exams. This device may help improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with muscle stiffness caused by cerebral palsy (CP) and other…
An enzyme called hyaluronidase might reduce muscle stiffness in people with cerebral palsy and other neurological injuries, without causing the muscles to become weak — a major drawback of current approaches to treating muscle stiffness. The study, “Human Recombinant Hyaluronidase Injections For Upper Limb Muscle Stiffness in…