Cerebral Palsy Foot Problems
Children with cerebral palsy may develop various musculoskeletal problems such as bone deformities, dislocated joints, and contracted muscles that lead to issues with the feet.…
March 25th marks National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Originally created in 2006 by Reaching for the Stars (RFTS), a cerebral palsy advocacy group, this initiative…
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question: “how long do people with cerebral palsy live?” This is because cerebral palsy life spans are different…
Cerebral palsy and incontinence can, unfortunately, occur alongside each other. Although most children with cerebral palsy learn to control bladder and bowel incontinence, it is…
The number one question during this holiday season is: What do I buy my loved ones for Christmas? When buying a gift for a child…
Hydrocephalus, a condition caused by excess fluid inside the brain, enlarges and puts pressure on brain cavities called ventricles. This pressure can cause brain injuries…
World Cerebral Palsy Day reminds us that there are many individuals and families that need our support. In the United States, there are about 764,000…
Cerebral palsy may be caused by a birth injury due to medical malpractice, which is when a doctor fails to keep a patient safe to…
A recent study found that cerebral palsy patients might be at a higher risk of schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Thankfully, both cerebral palsy…
Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are two groups of conditions that are sometimes confused for one another. Cerebral palsy impacts muscle tone, coordination, and mental…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that those with cerebral palsy might have a higher risk of developing a severe coronavirus case.…
