It’s important for children who have cerebral palsy to engage in activities that are designed to accommodate their disability. These activities can be essential in helping the child enjoy the highest quality of life possible and to improve their muscular and skeletal development. Importance of
Dental health is a necessary part of holistic health. The human mouth is exposed to bacteria on a daily basis via food particles and the environment. For children (and adults) with cerebral palsy, oral and dental health can be a challenge due to the physical limitations associated with many types of
Cerebral palsy can be rather debilitating for some children, while others have few or other minimal problems. Dysport® was developed to help those cerebral palsy patients who suffer from pediatric lower limb spasticity as well as those with spasticity in all limbs following a stroke or TBI (traumat
The condition known as Erb’s Palsy has symptoms that some may think are similar to cerebral palsy, but the condition is not caused by any type of brain injury or abnormality in the brain. As opposed to cerebral palsy, the cause of this condition is an injury to the nerves that surround the shoulde
September 30,2014
Jake, Homeless Teen With Cerebral Palsy Finds New Home
A little over a week ago, a young man was spotted walking on the side of a Washington highway looking disoriented, lost, and who had no place to call home. This young man, named Jake, is a 19 year old who suffers from cerebral palsy.
September 18,2014
Cerebral Palsy vs. Muscular Dystrophy
While cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are two entirely different conditions, the similarities in some of the symptoms can sometimes cause confusion. It is important for everyone to understand how these two conditions differ. Muscular Dystrophy Those with muscular dystrophy suffer from a loss o
September 12,2014
Cerebral Palsy vs. Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy (CP) vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) While both multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy affect the central nervous system and have some symptoms that are similar, the causes are quite different. In fact, there is no known cause for multiple sclerosis while cerebral palsy is believed to be r
August 26,2014
Cerebral Palsy vs Parkinson’s Disease
There Are Stark Differences Between Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease. While some of the symptoms of cerebral palsy are also associated with Parkinson’s disease, there are stark differences between the two conditions. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder which usually af
Children who have cerebral palsy can face a number of complications that require medical intervention and/or physical & occupational therapy. This can be especially true with hemiplegia. The development of a new robotic device may provide the necessary hand functionality for children with hemipl
Physical therapy is important when it comes to managing cerebral palsy. Join us as we discuss some of the most popular exercises that can help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with the condition. Cerebral palsy is a developmental condition characterized by impaired mobility and cognitive