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
April 19,2020
New Hope for Children Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
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
March 22,2020
Home Safety for Children with Cerebral Palsy
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
March 13,2020
Can Marijuana Help Kids with Cerebral Palsy?
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
December 08,2019
Cerebral Palsy and Non-Verbal Communication
Non-verbal Communication in Kids with Cerebral Palsy 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 nonverba
November 17,2019
Yoga for Children with Cerebral Palsy
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
April 11,2019
Do Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits Pay Enough for Treatment?
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
January 31,2012
Cerebral Palsy is No Excuse To Ignore Physical Fitness
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
January 11,2012
Could Alternative Therapies Help with Cerebral Palsy Symptoms?
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
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