Trust, joy, confidence, and connection with peers are important for any child. Different therapies can be used to facilitate those feelings for children with disabilities, including animal-assisted therapy. Fostering a bond between a human and animal can promote psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. Specifically, horses can help to facilitate those goals in therapies known as…
Over the weekend, CBS News told a story of children with various disabilities who attend ballet workshops at the New York City Ballet (1). The New York City Ballet has offered workshops for children with disabilities for the past four years. These classes are run by New York City Ballet Dancers and overseen by resident…
People with cerebral palsy (CP) often have problems with postural control, which can interfere with basic activities of daily life such as reaching, sitting, or walking. A lack of information on the developmental trajectory of these postural issues has made it difficult for medical professionals to optimize interventions. However, recent research provides some answers, which…
Many people with cerebral palsy (CP) benefit greatly from physical therapy, which can improve functions such as strength and flexibility, and decrease negative symptoms such as pain. However, people with very severe motor and/or cognitive problems may be unable to follow instructions and perform voluntary exercises. This limits their treatment options outside of pharmacological and…
Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are testing the accuracy of commercially-available fitness trackers when worn by children. Young children differ greatly from adults in their energy usage. They are less efficient because they lack coordination, and because their resting metabolic rate is, on average, twice that of an adult. They can produce…
Until recently, wearable robotic devices that could enhance a user’s physical abilities were largely the stuff of science fiction. Real-life prototypes existed, but were too costly, cumbersome, and uncomfortable for “practical,” everyday use. However, new research hints at an imminent revolution in the design of robotic exoskeletons and other devices. Here, we review two studies…
Hydrotherapy can help kids with cerebral palsy have better gross motor function – and it can even help some children learn to walk.
There are numerous cerebral palsy treatments and therapies for children, and in the last few years, there have been groundbreaking developments in this area.
Sports and activities for kids with cerebral palsy and special needs are very important. There are playgrounds, sports and numerous group activities throughout the country created especially for children with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities.
Wrestler with cerebral palsy proves everyone wrong. Even though this high school boy is unable to stand without forearm crutches, he trained hard and now competes at the most elite wrestling competitions.
