Blood taken from the umbilical cord may help some cerebral palsy sufferers to get some relief from the worst of their symptoms. According to an article from ABC Los Angeles, one LA area family was relieved that they decided to bank their child’s umbilical cord after it was determined that he h
June 20,2012
Dinosaur Game Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy
Children born with cerebral palsy have characteristic problems controlling their muscles. In fact, muscle spasticity and an inability to perform fine tasks are both distinguishing characteristics of this group of disorders. At Rice University, engineering students have devised a way to try to help c
March 27,2012
Making up for Hearing Loss
If you have a child with CP, it’s likely that they’re going to have some degree of compromised hearing among their symptoms. They may also have speech difficulties, which arise from not being able to hear their own voices when they talk and not being able to hear the nuances of how words
February 13,2012
Treating Cerebral Palsy with Technology
Like the treatments available for any other disorder, the treatments available for cerebral palsy have evolved over the years. Today, there are some truly interesting innovations in treatment options for people who suffer with this condition. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, be
January 31,2012
Better Technology Leads to a Better Future
New technologies are being developed all the time. Some only increase the level of convenience in our lives, but others fundamentally change lives. For people with cerebral palsy, technology is sometimes one of the most important factors in determining how much treatments help them deal with the sym
November 29,2011
Cerebral Palsy and Pain Management
Dealing With Pain Management Cerebral palsy is most well-known for its effects on the nervous system and the control of the muscles. Spasmodic muscles, however, can also cause a significant deal of pain. Some people who suffer with cerebral palsy are completely incapacitated because of the lack of c
November 16,2011
Australian Researchers Have New Take on Muscle Tissue
Australian researchers have recently carried out experiments that show that muscle tissue may function differently than previously thought. Previously, medicine believed that muscle tissues was arranged is straight fibers. The new research shows that muscle tissue can buckle when they are at rest. T
November 29,2011
Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options for the Future
There are always new treatments being developed for cerebral palsy. Because cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by a brain injury, there’s really nothing that can be done to actually reverse or even treat the actual cause of CP, treatments mostly focus on treating the symptoms. In the future,
October 27,2011
New Device Helps Children with CP Crawl
A device called the self-initiated prone progression crawler (SIPPC) may help children with CP to live better lives. This device is used on infants and acts as an assistive device, allowing them to crawl and creep. Researchers from Oklahoma University hope that it has other benefits, as well. Develo
August 04,2010
Treating Cerebral Palsy with Deep Brain Stimulation
A study of cerebral palsy patients published in 2009 involved individuals with a rare form of cerebral palsy who had devices implanted in their brain. These devices are supposed to help these individuals gain movement. All thirteen individuals involved in the study had severe forms of cerebral