muscle stiffness

December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

Botox Treatment for Cerebral Palsy Depends on Age, Sex, Gross Motor Function, Study Shows

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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 ... Read more

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Clowns Reduce Perception of Pain when Children with CP Receive Injection, Study Indicates

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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 ... Read more

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017

New Glove Measuring Muscle Stiffness May Improve Diagnosis, Treatment of Cerebral Palsy

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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 ... Read more

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

Enzyme Seen to Reduce Muscle Stiffness Without Side Effects in Small Study

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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 ... Read more