Ashton Santos suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Recently, he traveled to Costa Rica for a treatment that is currently unavailable in the states. For two weeks, Ashton endured injections of yellowish liquid containing post-natal umbilical cord stem cells into his lower spine, along with phy
We’ve been keeping our eyes out for more information regarding cord blood being used to treat cerebral palsy. Well, this morning, another promising story has come through the wires and we wanted to be the first ones to bring it to your attention. Chloe Levine was 9-months old when he
July 29,2010
What is the Most Severe Type of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is primarily categorized in three types, with spastic quadriplegia being the most severe and disabling form. A vast majority of individuals with this condition are unable to walk and have a difficult time speaking. The limbs might be incredibly stiff, yet their neck may be “lo
July 29,2010
TheraSuit Therapy for Child with Cerebral Palsy
Diana Boyle is a 10-year old girl with cerebral palsy. Like many with cerebral palsy, she is mostly wheelchair bound and requires help getting to and from her walker. However, there is hope for young Diana in the form of a new therapy. In two weeks Diana will travel from her home in Madisonville, F
For children affected by cerebral palsy, physical therapy is likely to be a big part of their daily activities. Physical therapy is usually recommended to begin soon after the diagnosis of CP is made. It has a multitude of benefits to children with cerebral palsy, and is usually tailored to the need
Though only 40 exist nationwide at this time, a machine called the Lokomat is changing lives, and holds great potential for future therapy for patients with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. Allowing users who have been paralyzed (or suffer from one of the above co
July 29,2010
Motion Analysis Helps Kids Walk
When young Alex Weinstein’s cerebral palsy progressed to a point where he was falling more and his legs were bowing, his family feared he would have to rely on a wheelchair. Additionally, doctors weren’t sure where to operate to address the issue. The answer? Motion analysis. In motion a
Offered by only 28 hospitals in the country, the Olympic Cool-Cap System is a new technology that is used to prevent or reduce the severity of neurological injury in newborn infants. Newborn infants who suffer from decreased blood flow and oxygen to the brain have traditionally had few treatment opt
Research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that Indomethacin (Tivorbex), a drug used to stop pre-term labor, could actually cause birth injuries and fetal brain damage which could develop into cerebral palsy. The article attributes this to Indomethacin limitin
In an effort to build awareness that cerebral palsy may result from lack of medical attention at birth, the Physiotherapists Association of Malawi (PAM) recently held a course on assessment and management of children with cerebral palsy. Held in Malawi, the two-week course was for practicing physiot