Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

In this photo made Monday, April 29, 2013, Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez, left, works with cerebral palsy patient Sam Ward, 15, at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Brunstrom-Hernandez, who founded the Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital 15 years ago, has cerebral palsy, giving her a special empathy for the people she treats. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber. "We know it's not fair, but that's the way it is," Brunstrom-Hernandez tells 15-year-old patient Sam Ward. "Do you hear me? I know what I'm talking about." Brunstrom-Hernandez, who founded the Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital 15 years ago, has cerebral palsy, giving her a special empathy for the people she treats. Cerebral palsy is a broad diagnostic term referring to disorders that affect movement and posture. It is caused by injury or abnormal development of the brain, usually before birth. Many patients suffer from other afflictions, too, such as speech or hearing difficulties. Symptoms vary greatly. Brunstrom-Hernandez, 50, was surrounded by doctors from a young age as she coped … Continue reading →

Click photo to enlarge In this photo made Monday, April 29, 2013, Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez, left, works with cerebral palsy patient Sam Ward, 15, at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Brunstrom-Hernandez, who founded the Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital 15 years ago, has cerebral palsy, giving her a special empathy for the people she treats. "We know it's not fair, but that's the way it is," Brunstrom-Hernandez tells 15-year-old patient Sam Ward. "Do you hear me? I know what I'm talking about." Brunstrom-Hernandez, who founded the Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital 15 years ago, has cerebral palsy, giving her a special empathy for the people she treats. Cerebral palsy is a broad diagnostic term referring to disorders that affect movement and posture. It is caused by injury or abnormal development of the brain, usually before birth. Many patients suffer from other afflictions, too, such as speech or hearing difficulties. Symptoms vary greatly. Brunstrom-Hernandez, 50, was surrounded by doctors from a young age as she coped with the disorder. She figures that's a big reason she knew as a small girl she wanted to be a doctor. Still, she initially balked at specializing … Continue reading →

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 http://www.resource4thepeople.com/medicalmalpractice/cerebralpalsy-lawsuit.html Resource4thePeople announced today that consumer claims over allegations of medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy and other birth defects are now being reviewed by a nationwide team of lawyers. "We are alerting consumers who have children with cerebral palsy that they should contact our network of medical malpractice lawyers who specialize in birth injury cases for a free consultation about their options to seek financial compensation," said Resource4thePeople. "If medical malpractice caused this condition our experienced attorneys will be able to inform them about how it may be possible to seek the compensation to cover the lifetime of medical care and expenses required for the child involved. Cerebral palsy is general description of a set of neurological problems that, tragically, stem from brain damage and permanent disrupt an individual's capacity for muscle coordination and body movement control. This can occur during fetal development, birth, post-birth or during the first few years of life. Resource4thePeople spokesman William Howell said today's announcement comes in response to a significant increase in the number of inquiries about the claim process from families who have had infants born with cerebral palsy and other birth problems. Howell said some … Continue reading →

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A Harrison Twp. mother was sentenced to probation and the father pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of endangering children after their 13-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy was found to weigh 57 pounds. Susanne Casavant, 48, was sentenced to community control sanctions for five years, court costs, a fine and treatment after pleading guilty to two counts of child endangering. The girls father, William Nath, 38, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court to the same counts. Nath will be sentenced May 23. Officials said the girl is in the care of Children Services and is reportedly doing well. The case evokes comparison to that of Makayla Norman,who had celebral palsy and died weighing just 28 pounds on March 1, 2011. Five people, including Normans mother and nurse, were convicted of crimes related to Normans death. Judge Steven Dankof told Casavant that she was not to have any contact with her daughter. Dankof also said that if she violated the terms of her probation, she could face up to 11 years in prison. A Montgomery County Sheriffs Office report from Aug. 15, 2012 shows that a deputy made contact with a Dayton Childrens Hospital social worker, who said a … Continue reading →

THE family of a Woking boy with cerebral palsy are hoping to raise 50,000 to fund an operation in America. Three-year-old Jack Ostler was born eight weeks early at St Peters Hospital in Chertsey, which caused him to suffer oxygen starvation and as a result he has cerebral palsy. His parents, Sarah and Simon Ostler, of Turnoak Avenue, have already raised more than 10,000 but have a lot more fundraising to do if Jack is to have an operation in the United States. The youngster has difficulty using his arms, hands and legs and his condition means he finds talking difficult and he will not be able to walk, use his hands normally or sit up without help. Mrs Ostler said: Jacks life is very much centred around therapy. Every day he has therapy in some form. Hes not like any other three-year-old who is running round the park or playing with toys. Simon and I are his arms and legs. She said, however, Jack is a happy and smiley little boy and goes to the White Lodge Centre in Chertsey and The Dame Vera Lynn Trust School for Parents in West Sussex. An operation, known as selective dorsal rhizotomy, … Continue reading →

By News-Herald staff Editor@News-Herald.com @newsheraldinoh A local organization is turning to the Internet to help beef up their Spring Up Ohio fundraising efforts for two charities. For years, the Willoughby-Cleveland Elks Lodge No. 18 has put on a golf outing to raise money for cerebral palsy research. This year the Elks have launched two online raffles one to benefit continuing CP research and the other to help St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Spring Up Ohio Chair Ray Hrics said the Elks turned to the online venue to broaden the fundraising base. Results of the online venture have been slower than expected, but the Elks are still hopeful. The raffle raising money for St. Jude is a cash raffle, with a 60-40 split. The hospital, based in Tennessee, has a mission of finding cures for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families with children receiving treatment at St. Jude do not pay for medical care. The cost for a single child in the intensive care unit at St. Jude is $10,000 for two days. Apples For Cerebral Palsy is an iPad(s) raffle that will distribute the money raised to three centers who treat patients with CP, an incurable neurological disease. … Continue reading →

Monica Alarcon felt like there was no way out. At 21, she had fallen into drug use and been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Doctors in her native Puerto Rico were recommending electroshock therapy for treatment. Alarcon felt hopeless. I thought I couldnt get better, she said. I really didnt know what to do with my life. One year later, all that has changed. Now 22 and a Naples resident, Alarcon knows she wants to teach special needs students, who she says are like angels. After moving to Naples for better treatment, she was referred by Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology to a Collier County School District program called Project Explore. Alarcon says the program, which teaches job skills to adults with disabilities, helped her find her way. It just changed me, Alarcon said. Little by little, I improved myself. Today, shell share her story during Project Explores annual celebration and awards ceremony. During the event, the 25 students in the program will be recognized, with special awards going to the mentor, student and alumni of the year. This years theme is Diamonds in the Rough. Students in the program have been diagnosed with a physical or mental disability, such as … Continue reading →

From left, Don Tomford, Chief Department Administrator, Department of Neurosurery at the University of Michigan Health System, David Hockenbrocht, President of MedSAU, Ron Griffith, Director of External Relations and Special Assistant to the President, Lynda Yang, clinical associate professor of neurological surgery and board-certified surgeon at the University of Michigan Health System, Rod Stewart, Associate Provost, Chuck Webb, President, Brent Ellis, VP for University Advancement, Kimberly Rupert, Provost, Roger Varland, Interim Dean of Arts & Science and Craig Hayward, Professor of Health, Human Performance & Recreation. View and purchase photos The number of children impacted by this debilitating condition rivals cerebral palsy one to four of every 1,000 children born in the United States. However, unlike cerebral palsy, NBPP is largely unknown. This anonymity results in a dearth of research as well as treatment options for children who are afflicted. We believe the affiliation between Spring Arbor University and the University of Michigan Health System program would not only result in much-needed research to address this debilitating condition, but will also develop the ways and means to improve the quality of life of these patients through new solutions for the management of treatment for NBPP, said Dr. Charles Webb, Spring … Continue reading →