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One of the latest developments in cerebral palsy research is the use of mechanical, robotic devices. Researchers are using these machines to help children walk better and also to provide gait training. An important study is set to start soon, thanks to federal funding for researchers at Northern Arizona University. Many Children with Cerebral Palsy […]

Kidney disease is a possible condition associated with cerebral palsy. In adults with cerebral palsy, it can lead to early death. Troubling new research from the University of Michigan found that many doctors miss the signs of kidney disease in adult cerebral palsy patients, limiting their opportunities to benefit from early interventions. Cerebral Palsy and […]

In many states, schools are at the forefront of discussions over wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID. Many schools issued mandates requiring students and staff to mask up, prompting fierce debate among parents, politicians, and others. After passing a law to ban school and local mask mandates, Iowa’s ban is being challenged by […]

According to a recent study, hippotherapy, therapy using horses, helps children with cerebral palsy walk better. This was a pilot study, with more work needed to confirm the results, but the outcomes for the children involved are positive and promising. Working with animals could be beneficial to children with disabilities. About Hippotherapy According to the […]

Strokes that occur in the womb just before birth, or just after birth, can cause significant brain damage. The damage can go on to cause disabilities, like cerebral palsy, that are lifelong. New research has uncovered a cause of these strokes that could lead to better treatments and prevention. Neonatal Stroke May Be Caused by […]

Impaired movement is a hallmark of cerebral palsy, but new research finds that intensive therapy can help children make significant improvements. All participants benefited, regardless of the degree of disability at the beginning of the study. Intensive Hand Movement Therapies The study involved 82 young people with cerebral palsy. They underwent two types of upper […]