Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition that results in movement and posture-related physical disability. In addition, there may be secondary conditions such as sensory or cognition disorders. These cerebral palsy symptoms are most often the result of damage to the fetus's developing brain. The most common type of cerebral palsy is spastic diplegia (the other two types are ataxic and athetoid or dyskinetic). The following articles describe these conditions, plus information about the most recent advances in cerebral palsy treatment and research.
Becky Wilkinson, a 27-year-old living with Cerebral Palsy and Arthrogryposis always dreamed of traveling to New York City but until recently was unable to do so because of finances and mobility issues. Becky’s mom, Susan, wanting to help her daughter...
An estimated 35 percent of all children with cerebral palsy are malnourished due to a lack of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and an overall reduced caloric intake. Find out how to manage your cerebral palsy diet.
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The Joy that is Caroline DeLuca, Born with Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy
It’s been a long, bittersweet journey for the DeLuca family. Caroline DeLuca, their fourth child was born with conditions that were misdiagnosed time after time by hospitals and doctors. Born as what...
Pros & Cons of the Electric Wheelchair Driving Pedestrian
Today I went out into the world with some big new wheels. I won't go into detail about them here, but they are amazing, and big! This major event reminded me about my relationship with pedestrians,...
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Cerebral Palsy Stem Cell Treatment
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Developing a Cerebral Palsy Exercises Program
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Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy Treatments
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