Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a treatment option for some children with cerebral palsy who experience muscle tightness.

Based on this, we believe that the hyperextension of the knee in the studied sample is rather primary than iatrogenic. The present study has some limitations. As described, it is a cross-sectional ...

Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy. However, these patients are often treated with medications that may not align with the underlying type ...

Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy is a type of cerebral palsy resulting from damage to the brain's basal ganglia, leading to involuntary movements. Gain insights into the causes, diagnosis, treatments, and ...

There are 4 main cerebral palsy types, depending on the part of the brain affected. Many CP cases involve injuries before or during birth.

Cerebral palsy (CP) encompasses a group of definitive and non-progressive conditions, with a non-progressive character and its installation in neonatal period. Motor disorders caused by CP may lead to ...

Children with epilepsy who also have an intellectual disability or mental handicap (a term preferred over the older term, "mental retardation") or cerebral palsy present a wider range of problems than ...

Evaluating the impact of movement tracking feedback on engagement with home exercise programmes of children with cerebral palsy using a new therapy app: a protocol for a mixed-methods single-case ...

Gift buying for children with disabilities can be difficult. Find 10 great gifts and toys for kids with cerebral palsy this holiday season.

(BPT) – This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood ...