What Effect Does the Innowalk Have on Children with Gross Motor Impairment?
Research shows promising results for children with cerebral palsy using Innowalk training and stimulation aid.
Early Intervention Is Not Only Possible But Crucial
Key take-aways from the CP-conference in Oslo, January 2018.
What Is It Like to Be the Sibling of Someone with a Disability?
We tend to focus on children with disabilities and their parents, but what about the brother or sister? Let’s look at some of the issues these children face, and what you as a parent can do to better understand and…
What Types of Outcome Measures In Cerebral Palsy Do We Have?
There are several outcome measures available for children with cerebral palsy (CP) used within research and clinical practice. However, with so many different alternatives, it’s difficult to know which one is most…
What is GMFCS, and why is it used?
Even though Gross Motor Functions Classification System (GMFCS) is a widespread classification tool, most people is unfamiliar with its use. Here’s a handy summary of the system with the different levels explained.
What do we know about strength exercise for people with CP?
Strength training (or resistance training) is a very common part of sports and physical fitness programs . For many people, the goal of strength training is simply to improve appearance, but here we’ll discuss…
What happens when the family becomes the expert?
We usually write about treatments or services that focus on a child or an individual, but in this article we’ll look at family-centred services, where the family as a whole is at the centre of attention.
Having a child with disabilities: Living, challenges and how to find time for yourself
"There are a lot of feelings involved with getting a handicapped child. In many ways, you have to adapt to a totally new reality", Jørgen Thorkildsen says.