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Best Buddies Plans to Open Up New State Office in Michigan in 2019
/0 Comments/in Disability /by Reiter & Walsh, P.C.Reiter & Walsh P.C. talks with University of Michigan Best Buddies Club President, Sarah Erpenbeck, about her love for the cause, her relationship to the Buddies, and the expected growth of the Michigan chapter in the upcoming year. What is Best Buddies? Best Buddies is an international nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves individuals with intellectual and…
Recent Research Indicates That 3D Gait Analysis Can Help to Predict Success of Achilles Tendon Lengthening (ATL) Surgery in Children with Cerebral Palsy
/0 Comments/in Cerebral Palsy, Disability /by rstokesAchilles tendon lengthening (ATL) surgery can help to treat ‘equinus foot,’ also known as tiptoe walking, which is a common symptom of cerebral palsy (CP). However, many children who have ATL surgery experience overcorrection, and end up walking with a crouch gait. Therefore, it would be valuable to identify individual characteristics that could predict the…
Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Might Not Actually Benefit from Botox Injections Prior to Physiotherapy
/0 Comments/in Cerebral Palsy /by rstokesDoctors often prescribe botulinum toxin A (botox) injections to patients with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory (able to walk), in order to reduce spasticity. Generally, botox injections are given as part of a combined treatment plan also involving other interventions. However, studies on whether botox injections improve outcomes for children undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation programs have…
4 Kids Shows and Movies Featuring Characters with Disabilities
/in Disability /by Reiter & Walsh, P.C.Children with disabilities often are severely underrepresented in movies, books, and pop-culture. If they are featured, the portrayal can often be inaccurate and the character is often played by a person who does not have an intellectual, developmental, or physical disability. In recent years the film and television industry has been making strides towards more…
Research Update: Vacuum Extractors and Forceps Are Both Associated with a Higher Risk of Shoulder Dystocia
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by rstokesVacuum extractors and forceps are both tools that can be used to assist with a vaginal birth. In developed countries, vacuum extractors have become much more commonly used than forceps, and in certain situations are the safer choice. However, this tool also involves serious risks. For example, some studies have found an association between the…