Neuromotor

Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities

Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility and higher pain scores vs. typically developing youth. Results showed happiness did not correlate with motor function. Surestep By Casey Tingle, Fact … READ MORE

Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success. Wheelchair racing, Paralympics. September 28, 2021. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of British Columbia Okanagan, Patty Wellborn August 27, 2024 … READ MORE

‘A slap in the face’: Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but

Issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. Charlottetown’s Amy Burk is heading to the Paralympic Games in Rio at the end of the month. (Submitted) CBC August 26, 2016 Myles Dichter, CBC Sports August … READ MORE

Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome

UNLV professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down syndrome that makes being active more challenging. UNLV physical therapy professor Thessa Hilgenkamp works with a patient inside the Cardiovascular … READ MORE

Brain wave-powered tech allows Canadian kids ‘trapped in their own bodies’ to play

Brain-computer interface technology allows eight-year-old Giselle Alnaser to use her brain waves to move her wheelchair and play at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN … READ MORE

Researchers find new way to deliver treatment to infants at risk of cerebral palsy

Drug-release technology carries medication to the site of perinatal brain injury, protecting infants from harmful side-effects. U of A researchers have found a safer way to deliver critical anti-inflammatory medication to newborns at … READ MORE

Early multiple sclerosis treatment may lead to less disability

Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of the disease may slow its progression. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, who was diagnosed with MS nearly two decades ago, hopes that everyone … READ MORE

Woman with Cerebral palsy overwhelmed by outpouring of support

After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with severe cerebral palsy has received over 500 letters of encouragement from across the country. Patrick Tehan/San Jose Mercury News/TNS by John Walk, … READ MORE

Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities

A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights effective therapeutic interactions and improved outcomes for children with motor disabilities. Dory Wallace, a therapist at the Fralin Medical Research … READ MORE

Marching in with great news!

Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes – click here to register. We urge you to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration pricing available until April 30th. We are also in the … READ MORE

Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

A Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) provides evidence that genetic testing should be offered as the standard of care for people with the disorder, similar to current recommendations for … READ MORE

Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive bike with a recreation therapist. Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago photo. Abstract Maintenance of upright posture and gait mobility is frequently … READ MORE

2024 Adapted Bike Program

The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. REGISTER TO BORROW AN ADAPTED BIKE, SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE ADAPTED BIKE PROGRAM … READ MORE

My fight for more home care is a fight for a lifetime of freedom

‘It’s incredibly difficult for me to live life to the fullest without 24-hour home care,’ writes Alex Lytwyn. Alex Lytwyn, who lives with cerebral palsy, says he tries to do daily tasks as independently as he can. … READ MORE

Riders and drivers bemoan ‘inaccessible’ Lethbridge transit system

Union says scheduling pressure is causing mental fatigue for drivers CityLink was launched as a cost-effective and efficient transit system, but many in Lethbridge, Alta., say it does not meet the needs of the city’s most … READ MORE

Researchers develop technology to treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)

The research team led by Professor Minseok Kim from the Department of New Biology at DGIST (President Yang Kuk) has developed a technology that can treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, an incurable hereditary disease, with … READ MORE

Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., paralyzed in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Press, CBC Calgary July 31, 2023 Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Bronco hockey players injured in the Humboldt bus … READ MORE

‘Willing to do anything’: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor joins disability advocacy group

Airdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki has been working to regain the use of his legs since the tragic 2018 crash, even getting an epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in 2019. Vecova announced the appointment of Ryan Straschnitzki … READ MORE

New strategies needed to support parents of children with severe CP, study finds

Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the now unmet needs of parents whose children have severe cerebral palsy, beginning with improving education about the disease and aiding them in getting … READ MORE

Bedside prognostic tool identifies infants at risk for Cerebral palsy

This case-control study evaluates a cerebral palsy prognostic tool that can be applied to all term neonates to identify those at increased risk of developing cerebral palsy. A newborn baby. Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik by Jennifer … READ MORE

AFO wear time affects activity level in children with CP

A research study comparing the body functions and structures, activity and participation levels, and environmental factors to AFO-wearing time in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) found that prolonged AFO-wearing time was … READ MORE

Soft robotic wearable restores arm function for people with ALS

Proof-of-concept device is comfortable, safe, easy to use. This soft robotic wearable is capable of significantly assisting upper arm and shoulder movement in people with ALS. Photo credit: Walsh Lab, Harvard SEAS By Kat J. McAlpine, … READ MORE

Calgary researchers building one of ‘key centres in the world’ for neurological disorder therapies

A new network of health researchers and providers is working to introduce innovative therapies, clinical trials and technology for people with spinal cord injury, stroke and movement impairments. Dr. Elizabeth Condliffe, specialist in … READ MORE

Study finds programme to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is effective

A programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a £1 injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, is effective according to a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded evaluation. The … READ MORE

Mobility specialists looking to quit profession

Study reveals a third of orthotists working privately and in NHS seek a way out. An orthotist at Shriners Hospital for Children—Twin Cities works on a custom device. Photo courtesy of Shriners Hospital for Children, Twin Cities. An … READ MORE

2023 Adapted Bike Program – Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families

The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. We are delighted to advise you that our 2023 Adapted Bike Program registration is now open. We … READ MORE

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

March is a time to bring awareness to cerebral palsy but also a time to support and celebrate those who live with CP. Whether you have CP, know someone who does, or just want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to get involved … READ MORE

Cerebral palsy doesn’t cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause?

Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can contribute to a lack of understanding about how the condition interacts with various secondary illnesses and complications. Cerebral palsy should never … READ MORE

Pediatricians get new guidance on Cerebral palsy

A pair of major health organizations are issuing new guidance to doctors about how to identify children with cerebral palsy and appropriately treat the condition. Emily Pineda, who has cerebral palsy, walks with the help of pediatric … READ MORE

Non-invasive spinal modulation for Cerebral palsy

SpineX, a medtech company based in California, has developed the Spinal Cord Innovation in Pediatrics (SCiP) device, a non-invasive spinal cord neuromodulation technology that is intended to treat children with cerebral palsy. Conn … READ MORE

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