Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Since Holly Needham, 2, started the treatment her family have noticed great improvements in her strength and posture. A brave youngster with cerebral palsy has seen her condition significantly improve after undergoing pioneering treatment. Holly Needham, of Castleton, Rochdale, was born with periventricular leukomalacia, brain damage which causes severe problems in her mobility and development. But since Holly, aged two, started a treatment known as ABR therapy, her family have noticed great improvements in her strength and posture. She is now able to play, hold toys and eat, whereas before she was fed through a tube. Mum Sarah said: Holly is doing great after the treatment. She is taking more food now and more by mouth. She can hold her own weight now and can even move her legs to walk. She is doing so well and is as happy as ever. We cant believe how far she has come in the past year. She is looking so grown up now. I didnt think she would make it this far. Excerpt from: Cerebral palsy girl can play at last after pioneering treatment … Continue reading →

Ringgold, VA - One Dan River High School senior has faced many physical challenges since he was born. But this week, he's graduating, proving that with hard work and determination, anything can be possible. 18-year-old Benjamin Davis has cerebral palsy, and he's not just graduating, but graduating with honors. His parents say it's been quite the journey and hope Ben's story will inspire others to keep pressing on toward their goals. "We named him Benjamin" says Benjamin's mother, Nancy Davis "and like his name is, he's been jamming since the day he was born. I mean, he's been on the go constantly." That's why Benjamin's parents say he's their inspiration. He has cerebral palsy, a result of lack of oxygen at birth, causing him to lose his motor skills and his speech. Ben's a typical teenager. He loves the outdoors, and is a huge NASCAR fan. His family says there are no words to express how proud they are of him. See the article here: Senior With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Challenges, Will Graduate With Honors … Continue reading →

Ringgold, VA - One Dan River High School senior has faced many physical challenges since he was born. But this week, he's graduating, proving that with hard work and determination, anything can be possible. 18-year-old Benjamin Davis has cerebral palsy, and he's not just graduating, but graduating with honors. His parents say it's been quite the journey and hope Ben's story will inspire others to keep pressing on toward their goals. "We named him Benjamin" says Benjamin's mother, Nancy Davis "and like his name is, he's been jamming since the day he was born. I mean, he's been on the go constantly." That's why Benjamin's parents say he's their inspiration. He has cerebral palsy, a result of lack of oxygen at birth, causing him to lose his motor skills and his speech. Ben's a typical teenager. He loves the outdoors, and is a huge NASCAR fan. His family says there are no words to express how proud they are of him. Follow this link: High School With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Challenges, Will Graduate With Honors … Continue reading →

Etobicoke Guardian Gabriella Gabbie Tom is sitting on the floor of her family room playing with Puppy, her brown stuffed dog with the green polka dotted chapeau. Dont sit in a W, Gabbie. Remember how to sit with your legs crossed, her mom, Angel Chu-Tom gently reminded her only child. Nearly four, Gabbie is a going concern. She crawls around the floor at lightning speed and chats up a storm. One day, Im going to be a ballerina! Gabbie exclaimed. Today, no one would guess Gabbie was born prematurely at 28 weeks weighing just two pounds. Once stabilized, the preemie was immediately placed into an incubator and rushed by a neonatal medical team to The Hospital for Sick Children in downtown Toronto. Premature babies sometimes forget to breathe. Each time little Gabbie stopped breathing during her two-month SickKids stay, a bedside alarm sounded and a NICU nurse would rush in to stimulate her to breathe again. Gabbies SickKids neonatologist Dr. Linh Ly, medical director of SickKids Neonatal Follow-up Clinic, enrolled Gabbie in a MRI research study of pre-term infants out of concern her repeated stopped breathing may have caused some brain injury. Gabbie had two MRIs: one at birth, another … Continue reading →

Apprentice pipe fitter Ryan Galbraith will complete the Bupa Great Manchester Run on Sunday, the 60 mile Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride in July, and the Salford Triathlon in August, to help pay for specialist treatment for 23-month-old James Simpson. A sporty fundraiser from Salford will complete a hat-trick of challenges to raise funds for a toddler with cerebral palsy. Apprentice pipe fitter Ryan Galbraith will complete the Bupa Great Manchester Run on Sunday, the 60 mile Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride in July, and the Salford Triathlon in August, to help pay for specialist treatment for 23-month-old James Simpson from Bury. Ryan, 20, from Irlams o th Height, was so moved by James story he offered to help by raising money through sponsorship. He said: The treatment is expensive so hopefully I can raise money for James from the 10k run. Hes had a difficult start to his life and thanks to the therapy, he is much happier, but he still needs all the help he can get. Last year Ryan raised 700 for James, from Bury, by completing the triathlon. Since the toddler began a course of ABR Advanced Bio-Mechnical Rehabilitation in Glasgow, his condition has improved and … Continue reading →

The family of a six-year-old boy who has been denied life-changing treatment in Shropshire has handed in a petition of more than 2,600 signatures calling for the NHS to change its mind. Kailand Ford's grandmother Margaret Armstrong, left, presents the petition to Christina Richardson, head of specialised commissioning, and David Sharp, director of NHS Leicester and Lincoln Area Team Kailand Ford, who was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, was due to travel to Oswestry from the Falklands at the end of April for an operation which would have allowed him to live a normal life. But just days before the planned trip his family was told the funding for his treatment had been withdrawn. Thousands of people have signed an online petition asking NHS England to reverse their decision and allow Kailand to have the selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery. His grandmother Margaret Armstrong, who lives in the UK, has now handed in the petition of 2,655 signatures to NHS Fosse House Leicester, where she presented it to David Sharp, director of NHS Leicester & Lincoln Area Team, and Christina Richardson, head of specialised commissioning. She said: "They were welcoming and listened to what we had to say, however they explained … Continue reading →

Parents of little boy with cerebral palsy complete Tough Mudder event to raise funds for new wheelchair 5:00pm Friday 9th May 2014 in News By Emma Joseph TOUGH CHALLENGE: Jo and Jon Dilling with sons Harrison and Reece. THE parents of a little boy with cerebral palsy have completed a gruelling physical challenge in order to improve the life of their son. Five-year-old Harrison Dilling, from Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, is quadriplegic and completely wheelchair-bound. His mum and dad Jo and Jon have set up Harrisons Trust Fund to pay for his treatment and equipment and are now desperately saving for a wheelchair adapted vehicle. Both keen athletes, the pair took part in the Tough Mudder London West in a bid to raise 5,000 for the vehicles deposit. The race, a 12-mile endurance test, includes swamps, electric shocks, walls to scale and chest-high ice cold water, but Jon and Jo were determined to set themselves a real challenge for Harrison. Jon said: Quite frankly and with having now completed it, to call it tough is an absolute understatement, but we wanted to do something which was as equally challenging and testing for us, as every day clearly is for Harrison. It … Continue reading →

A group of disorders that hinder movement control can be best used to describe cerebral palsy. It is normally caused by brain injury shortly after birth, around the time of birth or during pregnancy. The damage to the brain may be caused by a number of factors depending on the mothers and childs health history, onset and type. The condition is either acquired at birth or congenital (present at birth). It can result from a variety of conditions: Speech In a similar way the patients have problems controlling their legs and arms, they also have problems controlling breath flow, jaw, lips, mouth and tongue. The might have problems with speech as a result. Dysarthria is the most common speech problem. It is a condition that causes speech to be slurred and slow, in some cases, hypo nasal (not enough air flowing through the nose) and hyper nasal (too much air flowing through the nose). Drooling See the original post here: Cerebral Palsy | All about Cerebral Palsy … Continue reading →

Cerebral palsy doesn't always cause profound disabilities. While one child with severe cerebral palsy might be unable to walk and need extensive, lifelong care, another with mild cerebral palsy might be only slightly awkward and require no special assistance. Supportive treatments, medications, and surgery can help many individuals improve their motor skills and ability to communicate with the world. There is no cure, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function and live more effectively. In general, the earlier treatment begins the better chance children have of overcoming developmental disabilities or learning new ways to accomplish the tasks that challenge them. The earliest proven intervention occurs during the infant's recovery in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Treatment may include one or more of the following: physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech therapy; drugs to control seizures, alleviate pain, or relax muscle spasms (e.g. benzodiazepienes, baclofen and intrathecal phenol/baclofen); hyperbaric oxygen; the use of Botox to relax contracting muscles; surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles; braces and other orthotic devices; rolling walkers; and communication aids such as computers with attached voice synthesizers. For instance, the use of a standing frame can help … Continue reading →

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 08, 2014 The birth injury patient advocates at CerebralPalsyHelp.org are alerting parents of children with cerebral palsy of new information on the site. Recently-added sections contain more information on cerebral palsy research, charities, educational assistance and legal news. The CP Help Center is a national advocacy center providing the latest on cerebral palsy treatment, clinical trials, resources and litigation news. Parents can learn more about their childs condition and how it may have been caused, get information on available assistance, and decide if they should seek legal advice. Cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, coordination and posture. It is the leading cause of functional and developmental disability in children in the United States*, occurring in approximately 3.3 out of every 1,000 births, or around 10,000 infants per year*. While CP affects muscle function, it is actually a neurological disorder caused by damage to parts of the brain that control muscle function**. This usually occurs before, during or after birth**. Cerebral palsy may be caused by factors occurring to the fetus during pregnancy, or by trauma or asphyxiation during labor**. Unfortunately, there is no cure for cerebral palsy at this time. However, several treatment options are available … Continue reading →