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
Barriers within one’s home often cause frustration, and can even harbor dependence in children. While home modifications may seem excessive, they can improve a child’s quality of life and help prevent potential injuries. Cerebral palsy comes with a number of challenges which can make it diff
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
Non-verbal Communication in Kids with CP For the average person, the ability to easily communicate with others is often taken for granted. However, for some children with cerebral palsy, verbal communication can sometimes be extremely challenging. Fortunately there are several nonverbal methods of
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
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 CP shortly after birthÂ
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 treatment. Alte
August 30,2011
Not all CP 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 CP 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