If you’re planning a trip, there are several things to consider if you’re traveling with a wheelchair. First, it’s important to know how accessible your destination is: are there sidewalks and ramps in place? Are public transportation options available? Is the hotel or hostel fully accessible
Imagine seeing your child struggle and be dependent on you for everything. Unfortunately, it has become a common scenario for parents of children with cerebral palsy. They have to go through long-term and strenuous therapy sessions to learn how to cope with this disability. The good news is that the
When we think about the most common medical conditions in children, we focus on asthma, allergies, and ear infections. But despite our best efforts to build a world to raise independent children, many kids still struggle with mobility and self-sufficient living issues. This is particularly true for
In a world full of innovation, there is one thing that we rarely ever get excited about — exoskeletons. These make-shift wearable robots have been significant plot devices in popular sci-fi movies for decades. The idea of having two giant mechanical arms strapped to your back has always seemed kin
March 17,2022
Kidney Disease Appears to Be More Common in Patients With Cerebral Palsy Than Many Doctors Previously Thought
Kidney disease and cerebral palsy are more deeply connected than doctors had previously realized. In fact, the latest research has led to kidney disease being considered one of the most common disorders associated with cerebral palsy. In addition, a recent study by Michigan Medicine revealed t
Cerebral palsy is sometimes described as one particular condition and sometimes described as a group of conditions. It comes in several different forms, and each of its different incarnations presents its own difficulties. Dyskinetic cerebral palsy, ataxic cerebral palsy, and forms of cerebral pal
Two medical students at Carr School of Medicine in Illinois recently developed a bionic knee brace that could change the way people with cerebral palsy are treated. This can provide more mobility than current knee braces. Cerebral palsy reduces mobility due to reduced muscle strength; making walking
Cerebral Palsy in infants is not always discovered right away. Part of the reason for this is that infants are only just developing muscular control, and cerebral Palsy is primarily noted for the problems it causes with that type of control. Sometimes, the first sign that there may be a problem is
Cerebral palsy results from brain damage. That being the case, this injury never actually heals, meaning that the individuals who suffer from it generally need a lifetime of care. Cerebral palsy causes a host of problems with muscle control. The most characteristic symptom of this condition is dif
The treatment of cerebral palsy can be very expensive and oftentimes has to be continued throughout the affected individual’s life. This means that the parents of children who suffer from this disorder face very high medical costs. This is why many of them decide to move forward with a cerebral