Cerebral palsy patients at an Indianapolis rehab center are receiving a new form of therapy utilizing tricycles. Five-year-old Amber Kegler is one such patient, who recently had surgery to lengthen the tendons of her hamstrings and ankles. Although walking is a difficult task, riding a tricycle has
July 30,2010
Exercise Helps Girl with CP Stay Motivated
Christy Keeley was born with a moderate form of cerebral palsy known as spastic diplegia. She says that growing up in an able-bodied school with CP was one of the biggest frustrations she ever encountered. In order for Christy to walk, she had to constantly be aware of each process involved with w
A young girl with cerebral palsy will travel to China for a revolutionary treatment that could improve her quality of life. Louise Fife is 16 years old and was diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy when she was two years old. Cerebral palsy makes walking and sitting upright very difficult for her
Ashton Santos suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Recently, he traveled to Costa Rica for a treatment that is currently unavailable in the states. For two weeks, Ashton endured injections of yellowish liquid containing post-natal umbilical cord stem cells into his lower spine, along with phy
We’ve been keeping our eyes out for more information regarding cord blood being used to treat cerebral palsy. Well, this morning, another promising story has come through the wires and we wanted to be the first ones to bring it to your attention. Chloe Levine was 9-months old when her parent
July 29,2010
What is the Most Severe Type of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is primarily categorized in three types, with spastic quadriplegia being the most severe and disabling form. A vast majority of individuals with this condition are unable to walk and have a difficult time speaking. The limbs might be incredibly stiff, yet their neck may be “lo
July 29,2010
TheraSuit Therapy for Child with Cerebral Palsy
Diana Boyle is a 10-year old girl with cerebral palsy. Like many with cerebral palsy, she is mostly wheelchair bound and requires help getting to and from her walker. However, there is hope for young Diana in the form of a new therapy. In two weeks Diana will travel from her home in Madisonville, F
For children affected by cerebral palsy, physical therapy is likely to be a big part of their daily activities. Physical therapy is usually recommended to begin soon after the diagnosis of CP is made. It has a multitude of benefits to children with cerebral palsy, and is usually tailored to the need
Though only 40 exist nationwide at this time, a machine called the Lokomat is changing lives, and holds great potential for future therapy for patients with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. Allowing users who have been paralyzed (or suffer from one of the above co
July 29,2010
Motion Analysis Helps Kids Walk
When young Alex Weinstein’s cerebral palsy progressed to a point where he was falling more and his legs were bowing, his family feared he would have to rely on a wheelchair. Additionally, doctors weren’t sure where to operate to address the issue. The answer? Motion analysis. In motion a