Treatment Archives

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

January 07,2014

Nanomedicine Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Last year, a study published in the Journal Science Transnational Medicine pointed to a breakthrough which might help stop Cerebral Palsy in its tracks. Cerebral palsy affects about four in every one thousand children born in the USA. This condition may lead to lifelong disability, which can affect�

November 19,2013

Using Smartphones to Improve Coordination

According to a recent article in Forbes, people with cerebral palsy may have more to look forward to as far as getting assistance dealing with some of the most frustrating aspects of the condition. Cerebral palsy causes problems controlling the muscles, and while some of the people who suffer it ar

June 19,2013

Cells Could Be Reprogrammed to Treat Cerebral Palsy

Disability Scoop reports that researchers may have found a way to utilize skin cells to treat cerebral palsy. The treatment involves using skin cells and actually turning them into brain cells, which could allow physicians to treat the brain damage that actually causes cerebral palsy. According to t

June 19,2013

Researchers Add Gray Matter to Improve Muscle Control

According to recent reports, researchers have completed an experiment that showed improvement in the motor skills of children with brain damage. The researchers worked with children who suffer from a condition called hemiparetic cerebral palsy. This is a form of cerebral palsy that only affects one

June 19,2013

British Child with CP to Receive Surgery in US

According to a report from the Daily Mail, a child born in England with cerebral palsy will receive a surgery called a selective dorsal rhizotomy in the United States, which is hoped to alleviate some of the symptoms of his condition. The child profiled is one of a pair of twins who are identical,

May 10,2013

Cutting Edge Cerebral Palsy Treatments Offer Hope

With current medical technology, brain injuries unfortunately cannot be repaired. This means that people who suffer from cerebral palsy cannot be “cured.” There are, however, options that may allow people with cerebral palsy to enjoy a much better quality of life, and in some cases, to d

May 10,2013

Cooling Body Temperature May Help with CP and Brain Damage

Student researchers have developed a device that is extremely low cost, and that may help avert some of the worst brain damage that some children suffer during a difficult delivery. According to reports, the device is so simple and cost effective that it should be able to help people—even in devel

April 08,2013

Nutrition Often a Problem for Kids with Cerebral Palsy

It can be very difficult for people with full control of their bodies to understand exactly what cerebral palsy entails. Some children with CP have trouble controlling their mouths, tongues and the muscles used to swallow. This oftentimes results in speech problems, but there are other, very sever

April 08,2013

How to Deal with Mild Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you are (understandably) likely to be under a lot of stress. When people hear the term cerebral palsy, they generally think about the people who are most affected by the disorder. In severe cases, the sufferers oftentimes endures tremendous hardships.