Cerebral Palsy At Center Of Netflix Comedy
[Source: Disability Scoop] The forthcoming Netflix comedy “Special” is loosely based on the life of its star, Ryan O’Connell. (Netflix) Netflix is picking up a comedy series about a man with cerebral...
View ArticleStudy: Electrical Brain Stim Could Benefit Kids with CP
[Source: Medical X=Press] Every so often, Hadley Lucca will spend hours in front of her bedroom mirror, struggling to put on earrings or pull her long, golden locks back into ponytails. For Hadley, 11,...
View ArticleCerebral Palsy Lawsuit Sets Medical Malpractice Record
[Source: Baltimore Sun] Zubida Byrom likes to watch cartoons on her iPad and frequently smiles and says “hi.” The Prince George’s girl, now 4-and-a-half years old, likely won’t say much more,...
View ArticleWorld Cerebral Palsy Day — Is Sunday, October 6th
[Source: World CP Day.org] World CP Day, on Sunday 6 October 2019, is a perfect time to celebrate and learn more about cerebral palsy – the most common physical disability in childhood. Acceptance of...
View ArticleAgainst The Odds, Teen With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes COVID-19
[Source: Disability Scoop] Double pneumonia. A compromised immune system. Diminished lung capacity. And the coronavirus. Jimmy Komninos didn’t want to think about what all that could mean for his...
View ArticleCerebral Palsy and Emotional Development
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Children with cerebral palsy may experience delays in emotional development as well as physical development. Recent research took a closer look at emotional knowledge in...
View ArticleWorld Cerebral Palsy Day — Is Tuesday, October 6th
[Source: World CP Day.org] World CP Day, on Tuesday 6 October 2020, is a perfect time to celebrate and learn more about cerebral palsy – the most common physical disability in childhood. Acceptance of...
View ArticleRobotic Trunk Support Trainer Improves Upper Body Control of Children with CP
[Source: Medical X-Press] Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability—2.0-3.5 per 1000 births—and children born with it have impaired development and diminished control of...
View ArticleMuscle Strengthening and Walking in Children with Cerebral Palsy
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on muscle strengthening and walking in children with cerebral palsy. The purpose of this research was to determine whether...
View ArticleCerebral Palsy Positioning in Sit to Stand Transfer
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Pediatric therapists and parents often work on sit to stand transfers with children who have cerebral palsy. This transition can be difficult for some children but it is...
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