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
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
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
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
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
A disabled child and her parents recently filed a lawsuit implicating three employees of Bolingbrook High School and the administration in a personal injury claim. The child’s parents, Gregory and Lisa McNeal, allege that the teen was forced by staffers to clean tissue paper off a restroom floor a
February 20,2014
Mom With Cerebral Palsy Helped by Marijuana
If you haven’t read about it yet, news outlets have been talking about a woman suffering from cerebral palsy who is publicly stating that using marijuana made her a better person. The mother to several children also stated that weed made her a better mother as it made it possible for her to talk
February 14,2014
Child Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy. What Are My Options?
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a range of conditions affecting motor control in a person. This is a debilitating disorder which may have far reaching implications for both parents and children born with it. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you need to arm yourself with knowle
February 10,2014
Child Diagnosed With Mild Cerebral Palsy?
Mild cerebral palsy is a form of Cerebral Palsy that can take some time to diagnose because the physician wishes to ensure it is not another type of movement disorder that may be in early progressive stages. Paying special attention to a child’s motor skills and speech early on in life will help