The safety and efficacy of repeat injections of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) into the upper limb of children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) who are receiving occupational therapy has not yet ...

Constraint-induced movement therapy is a potentially effective form of intervention for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, but more research is needed, according to a new systematic review.

Improving standing balance in children with cerebral palsy is crucial to improve cognitive and motor functions. Studies have shown differences in sitting balance between children with cerebral palsy ...

A new study finds a stronger genetic link to cerebral palsy than previously thought prompting researchers to recommend genetic testing for those with the most common form of the condition. More than ...

Hemiplegic cerebral palsy hampers movement in one side of a person's body. In the first genetic study of its kind to exclusively focus on those with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a group of researchers ...

The term 'cerebral palsy' (CP) describes nonprogressive disorders that affect the development of movement and posture, and covers a wide range of clinical presentations and activity limitations. It is ...

Training with a robotic device may help some kids with cerebral palsy gain strength and improve both posture and walking abilities, researchers say. A small study suggests that a robotic system known ...

Spastic cerebral palsy is a disorder that involves muscle stiffness. Symptoms and signs may include difficulty walking, trouble manipulating objects, and vision, hearing, or speech challenges.

Cerebral palsy affects around one in 345 children in the U.S., and more than half of them experience a problem called dystonia - involuntary and often painful muscle contractions, most commonly in the ...

Charlie Duffy has had over 20 surgeries throughout her life. A 16-year-old softball player with cerebral palsy has gained thousands of social media followers sharing her recovery efforts after a major ...