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September 30,2014

Jake, Homeless Teen With Cerebral Palsy Finds New Home

A little over a week ago, a young man was spotted walking on the side of a Washington highway looking disoriented, lost, and who had no place to call home. This young man, named Jake, is a 19 year old who suffers from cerebral palsy.

September 18,2014

Cerebral Palsy vs. Muscular Dystrophy

While cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are two entirely different conditions, the similarities in some of the symptoms can sometimes cause confusion. It is important for everyone to understand how these two conditions differ. Muscular Dystrophy Those with muscular dystrophy suffer from a loss o

September 12,2014

Cerebral Palsy vs. Multiple Sclerosis

Cerebral Palsy (CP) vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) While both multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy affect the central nervous system and have some symptoms that are similar, the causes are quite different. In fact, there is no known cause for multiple sclerosis while cerebral palsy is believed to be r

August 26,2014

Cerebral Palsy vs Parkinson’s Disease

There Are Stark Differences Between Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease. While some of the symptoms of cerebral palsy are also associated with Parkinson’s disease, there are stark differences between the two conditions. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder which usually af

July 30,2014

Hand Therapy for Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Children who have cerebral palsy can face a number of complications that require medical intervention and/or physical & occupational therapy. This can be especially true with hemiplegia. The development of a new robotic device may provide the necessary hand functionality for children with hemipl

June 02,2014

Three Important Cerebral Palsy Exercises

Physical therapy is important when it comes to managing cerebral palsy. Join us as we discuss some of the most popular exercises that can help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with the condition. Cerebral palsy is a developmental condition characterized by impaired mobility and cognitive

May 29,2014

Urinary Incontinence and Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy affects thousands of children across the country, and each child will have his or her own unique challenges. Generally caused by damage to the brain during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after birth, this disorder may limit some of the bodily functions of children that

April 16,2014

Receiving Proper Medical Treatment & Funding for Cerebral Palsy

The problems associated with cerebral palsy are often difficult ones, and they often cause frustration for the parents. One of the most frustrating problems is finding effective medical care that is covered under individual insurance plans. Selective Treatment of Children Sometimes when there is gov

March 20,2014

Maryland Considering Birth Injury Fund

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Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Birth Injury

Lawmakers in the state of Maryland are trying to create a “fund” that will help pay for the treatment of babies who develop neurological injuries while they are being born. “That sounds great! What could be the harm in that,” you ask? Well, read on and we’ll explain.

March 07,2014

$9 Million Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Settlement Reached

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Lawyer, Attorney, Lawsuit, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Birth Injury

Family Settles Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit with Hospital for $9 Million. Lawyers for a Virginia boy who developed cerebral palsy shortly after birth reached a settlement of $9 million on January 29th, 2014. The case was brought against a military hospital in Honolulu, which allegedly caused the boy’s