Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in Canadian children. The comprehensive care of ambulatory children with CP functioning at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I and II was covered in a previous practice point. This companion document focuses on the ...
The experts at Children’s Health℠ are known throughout the world for their ability to help children like yours with cerebral palsy (ce·re·bral - pal·sy) or CP. Our team provides the most advanced care, therapies and procedures for children with cerebral palsy in our region...
and these kids need advocates in order to live their best lives. When you advocate for a child with Cerebral Palsy, whether it’s your own son or daughter or another child that you care about, you’ll be helping someone who really needs you. With the right support, children who have th...
Cerebral palsy in children: a clinical overview. Translational Pediatrics 2020. Doi: 10.21037/tp.2020.01.01. Open access publication: AME Publishing; and, Bovid KM, Patel DR. Orthopedic considerations. In: Rubin IL, Merrick J, Greydanus DE, Patel DR, eds: Health Care for People with ...
Some children develop cerebral palsy as the result of a birth injury caused bymedical malpractice. These CP cases stem from inadequate care from medical professionals during the birthing process. Examples of medical negligence that can lead to cerebral palsy include: ...
Recent studies have shown that physiotherapy can induce pain in children and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP). There is a lack of knowledge of children's pain experiences during therapy sessions and the specific causes of pain. The main objective of this study was to better understand the...
Cerebral Palsy (CP) - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
Was my child’s cerebral palsy preventable? Many parents of children with cerebral palsy wonder if anything could have been done to prevent the condition. Some cases of CP are unavoidable. However, there are situations when medical staff or hospitals may be responsible due tomedical malpractice. ...
"This research is really exciting for children andyoung peoplewithcerebral palsyacross the globe as it highlights the importance of therapy focusing on what is most important to each individual," said lead author Michelle Jackman, Ph.D., of John Hunter Children's Hospital, in Australia. "No lo...
Current Clinical Practice in the Use of Muscle Strengthening in Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy - A Regional Survey of Paediatric Physiotherapists Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a survey of paediatric physiotherapists in the North West region of England to ascertain ...