Botox For Cerebral Palsy – Does It Help?
Botox is the brand name for the injectable drug made from a toxic substance called botulinum toxin A. For the sake of simplicity, we’ll just stick to the brand name in this article.
The hip is slipping out of place – so what do we do?
People with physical disabilities often experience hip problems. That said, there are things we can do to improve the development of the hip joint and prevent hip dislocation, also called hip luxation.
How to bond through activities when your child has CP
Every parent enjoy watching their children smile while being active or learning a new skill. One of the greatest things to experience as a parent is having fun playing with your kid and sharing a laugh. And there…
Physical Therapy for Adults with Cerebral Palsy
For individuals with cerebral palsy, it is recommended to start physical therapy as soon as possible. But what does it entail for an adult individual, and how should it be executed?
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…
6 Common Challenges for Adults with CP
There’s a lot of focus on children with CP. But children with CP grow into adults with CP, with their own set of challenges that aren’t as frequently talked about.
New study: Activity in the Innowalk improves quality of life (QoL)
A recently published study sho ws that dynamic standing in the Innowalk significantly improves the quality of life for children with severe CP. The assistive devic e made it possible for children , who spend most of…
5 reliable websites for parents of children with cerebral palsy
Finding reliable and useful resources on cerebral palsy can be a bit of a struggle. Here are five favourites–in no particular order–that you might find useful.