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…
How Active Standing Improves Physical And Mental Well-Being
In the ongoing mission to develop better treatment strategies for people with physical disabilities, the latest research has begun to shine a bright light onto new approaches to movement therapy.
Why and how should people with CP stay physically active?
Attitudes towards physical activity and establishing good habits are formed at an early age and can set the stage for a child’s health later in life. Therefore, encouraging an active lifestyle early is key. …
Timeea’s story: Her journey towards walking
Timeea is a playful and happy girl, who loves to spend time together with other children. She is in kindergarten every day and her best friend is waiting with excitement for her to arrive in the mornings .