Engineers at MIT are finding that robot-based therapy can aid limb movement in children affected by cerebral palsy symptoms. Previous research has focused on how robotics can assist adults who have suffered stroke, but scientist Hermano Igo Krebs and colleagues wanted to test the therapy on children, whose brains are more impressionable.   Right now [...]

Palsy is a term that generally refers to paralysis of some sort. There are several different types of palsy, two of which are sometimes caused by medical malpractice. These two types of palsy are cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy. What is cerebral palsy? Thousands of babies are born each year with cerebral palsy, which is [...]

From June 4th through June 7th, people from all across the country will converge on Miami, Florida to participate in the No Barriers Festival – an event that seeks to inspire individuals to overcome their personal challenges. Who’s Invited? Everyone is welcome to participate in the festival. In fact, one of the main goals of [...]

Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are types of braces commonly used to treat certain cerebral palsy symptoms – for instance, AFOs may be used to support weak limbs or they may be used to hold contracted muscles in a normal position. Fit is everything when it comes to AFOs. In fact, achieving optimal results depends on [...]

Deep brain stimulation appears to ease a common cerebral palsy symptom in young patients, according to a small-scale analysis of patients treated at Cook Children’s Hospital in Texas. The symptom, known as dystonia, is characterized by uncontrollable and sometimes painful muscle contractions. Deep brain stimulation involves the implantation of a device that sends electrical impulses [...]

Food and Drug Administration officials are warning about potentially fatal side effects associated with the use of Botox for treating muscle spasticity, particularly in children with this cerebral palsy symptom. Children with spastic cerebral palsy are sometimes treated with Botox, though the drug is not approved in the U.S. for this use. The FDA said [...]

There has been an uproar surrounding the “Baby Shaker” application on the new Apple iPhone and rightfully so. The 99 cent application, which was removed from Apple’s online store amid the controversy, allowed users to virtually shake a crying baby into silence – and death. Unfortunately for Apple, shaking babies is no joking matter. In [...]

Abilities Expo is a vast tradeshow geared at improving the lives of people with disabilities and those who care for them. For individuals with mild to severe cerebral palsy symptoms, the show offers a peek at some of the latest cutting-edge technology as well as seminars and workshops that address a variety of disability issues. [...]

Botox is sometimes used to reduce muscle spasticity, a rather common cerebral palsy symptom. But research suggests that it may also help reduce the risk of hip dislocation, which is a problem in some children with cerebral palsy. Traditionally braces have been used to prevent hip dislocation, but one study compared the use of braces [...]

Seizures often affect children with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy. If your child has this cerebral palsy symptom, you might be interested in a live online seminar taking place on May 19th from 7:00-9:00 PM EDT. The seminar will discuss developing a seizure readiness plan, among other things, and is geared toward parents, teachers, [...]