06/10/22What do we know about strength exercise for people with CP?
Strength training as a means of improving health, overall function and general well-being for people with cerebral palsy.
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06/10/22EACD 2019 - Innovation for participation
This year's EACD conference was held in beautiful Paris, and 1300 participants from all over the world attended. It was a very engaging theme: Innovation for participation, and the scientific program featured both…
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06/10/22Clinical recommendations for supported standing programs for children with CP
Some children with CP have limited opportunities to achieve independent standing and walking, and require postural support equipment and devices to compensate for reduced motor function.
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06/10/22Adapted controller for gaming - Let’s play!
A new adaptive controller for the Xbox was presented at this year’s EACD conference in Paris. What a blast!
06/10/22Meet Becky - Always follow your dreams and never give up!
Becky has no voice, but that doesn’t limit her expressing herself - and she is worth listening to!
06/10/22Meet Sophia - a charming 5-year-old
Sophia is diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and cannot walk independently, but she walked a mile in the Innowalk
06/10/22Meet Oli - an outgoing and sociable 11-year-old boy with SMA
The Innowalk gives Oli the opportunity to workout the whole body despite of having SMA.
06/10/22What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
SMA is a genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy affecting the ability to move.