Tag: Cerebral Palsy
Guidance Provided for Identifying, Managing CP in Primary Care
A patient- and family-centered care team should be established by engaging pediatricians with the family and specialists
Hip Brace May Slow Hip Displacement in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Improvements also seen in caregiver-reported quality of life for children with nonambulatory cerebral palsy
Opioid Rx Dosage Higher for Adults With Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
Higher prescription of oral morphine equivalents seen for adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida across pain categories
Pelvic Fixation May Not Be Needed With Cerebral Palsy Scoliosis
Indications ID'd for excluding the pelvis in children with CP scoliosis treated with growth-friendly implants
High-Dose Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Beneficial for Cerebral Palsy
Regardless of constraint type, high-dose CIMT consistently produced pattern of greatest short- and long-term gains
Guideline Addresses Physical Function in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Interventions to improve physical function for children, young people with cerebral palsy should include active practice of client goals
25 Weeks May Be Cutoff for Severe Neurological Outcomes in Preemies
Preterm delivery before 25 weeks of gestation may be a critical threshold for increased risk for long-term neurological complications
Fracture Risk With Cerebral Palsy Differs From General Population
Middle-aged men with cerebral palsy are five times more likely to suffer fractures than men without cerebral palsy
Nintendo Wii Therapy Benefits Children With Cerebral Palsy
Systematic review and meta-analysis show improvement in functional balance and dynamic balance among children with cerebral palsy
Physical Therapy Use Lags Among Older Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Physical therapy services used less compared with peers without cerebral palsy matched by musculoskeletal disorder diagnoses
