New CP Research
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- ask better questions,
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- make more informed decisions about their child’s care and their child’s future.
Is There Effective Medication for Dystonia?
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy is a subtype of cerebral palsy that is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause abnormal posturing and movements. Dystonia and Choreoathetosis, both of which are characterised by involuntary or repetitive movements,…
How parents cope with their child’s brain injury
Ever wonder if your emotional response to dealing with your child’s cerebral palsy is similar to how other parents respond? This study reviews the responses of parents whose children have been enrolled in an early…
What is the latest research on using umbilical cord blood derived cell therapy as treatment for newborns who sustain brain injuries?
When a baby is born with a brain injury, due to asphyxia, infection, stroke or prematurity, the blood from the umbilical cord can be collected and infused into the baby as a form of treatment….
Can the use of virtual reality improve motor function in children with cerebral palsy?
Who says therapy can’t be fun? This study provides scientific data that incorporating virtual reality into therapy can improve motor function in children with cerebral palsy. In fact, one of the primary benefits of this…