What Is Rett Syndrome?
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls. It affect s the brain development and causes a progressive loss of motor skills and cognitive function.
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,…
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…
Intensive training for children with CP – why and how?
A big question that often arises when we discuss physical therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is dosing. How much therapy is considered to be enough?
How Can You Live a Fulfilling Life with Fatigue and Cerebral Palsy?
Fatigue is a common symptom for people with cerebral palsy (CP). Although there are no specific treatments for fatigue, there are still things you can do.
New Treatment for SMA Gives New Opportunities – Highlights from the Rehab Day in Sweden
Made for Movement was enthusiastically present at the Rehab Day in Lund, Sweden, February 5th. The topic was “Research within SMA, physical activity and movement – The impossible is no longer impossible!” We share…
Physically active: Why and how as a weelchair user?
As a wheelchair user, you have many positive health benefits of staying physically active. It affects physiological functions in your body, as well as mental health, but most importantly, it helps you manage daily…
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…