Recent Study Suggests Early Posture Training May Yield Long-Term Benefits Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition, resulting from a one-time brain injury, that is characterized by motor impairments. Although it is not progressive (in other words, it does not get worse over time), it results in po
Medical marijuana has recently become a hot-button issue in America. Many people tout the medical benefits of marijuana and CBD oil with regard to cerebral palsy and/or seizures, but is it right for my child? While there are medications, surgeries, and therapies aimed at helping individuals with cer
Benefits of Yoga for Kids with Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder which can cause limitations when it comes to movement, balance, speech, and more. Yoga is a form of exercise which emphasizes physical activity and mastery of both the body and mind. For many children with cerebr
For children with cerebral palsy, socializing can be frustrating and, sometimes, too intimidating to even deal with. There are children with cerebral palsy who are completely dependent upon getting professional care around the clock. There are many children, however, who have cerebral palsy and who
Juries sometimes award millions of dollars to those who develop cerebral palsy at birth. This is generally because a doctor or healthcare professional acted negligently during delivery, causing the child to suffer brain damage. A family who’s child was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy shortly
There was a time when people who had disabilities were treated as if they should live their entire lives as helpless medical patients. Fortunately, times have changed. Today, medicine recognizes the value of exercise for just about everybody who is capable of it. People who have cerebral palsy suffe
There is a constant debate over the effectiveness of alternative medicine. Generally speaking, western (modern) medicine is what people rely upon when they have infections, broken bones or other conditions that are life-threatening and that require immediate and specific types of
Children with cerebral palsy can benefit from a range of educational resources that are available from the school system. Improvements in technology have made significant advancements toward allowing individuals with Cerebral Palsy to better interact with their environment. If the baby injury that y
August 30,2011
Not all Cerebral Palsy Treatments are Painful or Invasive
For children who suffer with cerebral palsy, among the most intimidating things to deal with are the treatments that go along with it. They sometimes involve painful injections that are designed to improve muscle tone and medications that have unpleasant side effects. On top of all of the other chal
September 24,2012
Sea Eagles Fan Undergoes Cerebral Palsy Surgery as Adult
Alex Ma, a well-known super-fan of the Australian rugby team the Sea Eagles, underwent a surgery designed to help overcome some of the issues he has with his legs due to cerebral palsy. Ma happens to be in a very high state of physical fitness, which, according to an article in Manly-Daily, made him