Cerebral Palsy and Mental Health
Living with cerebral palsy (CP) isn’t only about mobility – it’s also about mental wellbeing. Around 1.6 in every 1,000 births are affected with CP , and with improved care, people live longer, fuller lives. Yet…
Cerebral palsy and fatigue: Causes, signs, and strategies
Fatigue is a common and invisible symptom for many people living with cerebral palsy. Beyond physical limitations, constant effort to move, think, and engage can lead to overwhelming exhaustion. Understanding…
Why are cerebral palsy registers important?
A cerebral palsy register is an organised program for collecting and storing information of a clearly defined set of data. It can be limited to population-based data or include information that in the future can…
[Video] Innowalk has been crucial for better respiration and quality of life.
Innowalk has become crucial in Melvin's life. It is a device that not only improves his motor skills and mobility but also enhances his quality of life and joy. By standing in the Innowalk, Melvin is able to clear a…
[Video] The NF-Walker has been an important step in Alexander's motor development
Alexander was born extremely premature under very critical circumstances. Despite a body that was initially not ready for the world, he has overcome countless challenges and shown incredible progress. Now, four…
I have CP, but first and foremost, I am Solvår and a mum!
Solvår is a cheerful, chatty , and lively 26-year-old woman. She lives in Stange , Norway with her partner and two young boys, aged 2 and 4. Additionally, she is a stepmother to an 11-year-old boy.
Children with CP, non-ambulant, need both a stander and a gait trainer
A recently published article consolidates evidence regarding the use and benefits of supported standing and stepping devices for children with Cerebral Palsy classifies as non-ambulatory (GMFCS IV and V) in…
The importance of physiotherapy in the treatment of cerebral palsy
We spoke with physiotherapist Carolin Schims from the LVR-school Volksgarten In Düsseldorf, who specializes in physical and motor development, about how individuals with movement disorders can regain more freedom…