5 reliable websites for parents of children with cerebral palsy
Finding reliable and useful resources on cerebral palsy can be a bit of a struggle. Here are five favourites–in no particular order–that you might find useful.
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12 frequently asked questions about the gait trainer NF-Walker
If you consider a gait trainer, and you aren’t familiar with the NF-Walker, you probably have many questions. We have gathered the most frequently asked questions and hope the answers given here will be helpful in…
New study - Activity has positive effect on lactate in people with CP
Children and adolescents with CP and GMFCS IV and V have high levels of blood lactate at rest . A newly published study from Lund University found that just after one bout of exercise in the Innowalk , blood lactate…
Why Is Early Childhood Intervention so Important?
Early intervention during the first two years of life is critical for learning tasks, because this is the time when the brain is most likely to adapt and learn.
How to manage pain in children and adults with cerebral palsy
Three out of four people with cerebral palsy (CP) experience pain. It is a complex, secondary condition compromising functional abilities and quality of life. Pain assessment is often challenging to perform,…
6 things you should know about spasticity!
Spasticity is abnormal muscle tightness and is associated with a damage in the brain, on the spinal cord or motor nerve s. I t appears in diagnos is such as cerebral palsy (CP) , stroke, Multiple sclerosis (MS), …
5 things you should know about scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideway curvature of the spine and o ften occurs second ary to a neuromuscular disorder, such as Cerebral palsy , spina bifida and spinal cord injury. People with a more severe condition are at higher…
Kids Physio London: private practice maximising children’s potential
Kids Physio London (KPL) is a private practice with highly dedicated and competent physiotherapists, serving children with special needs and their families. They always work closely together with the family to…