Although strength training for cerebral palsy was once believed to increase stiffened muscles (spasticity), new studies show it is beneficial. Exercises such as resistance training,…
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Children with cerebral palsy often suffer from impairments that prevent them from clearly talking or hearing other people. Fortunately, communication devices for cerebral palsy can…
Spastic Cerebral Palsy Spastic CP means the muscles are tense and tight. This occurs because the brain is not sending…
Cerebral Palsy and Seizures Children with cerebral palsy have suffered brain damage. Because of this, it increases the chances of them having seizures…
Ask your Doctor about Alternative Treatments As a parent caring for a child with CP you have become familiar with most, if not…
Video game consoles have been a source of entertainment for children since the days of Atari and Pong in 1972. These days, video games are…
Children with cerebral palsy can benefit from multiple forms of treatment. Depending on the child’s type of cerebral palsy and its severity, there are multiple…
A study published last month conclusively stated that shock wave therapy for children with spastic cerebral palsy is a viable treatment option to improve gait…
