Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Cerebral palsy campaigner's joy after she gets go-ahead for life-changing operation 9:31am Thursday 8th May 2014 in News By Tui Benjamin, Reporter THE final step to independence beckons for a cerebral palsy campaigner who has been given the go-ahead to become one of the oldest people in the UK to undergo a life-changing operation. Laura Ramsden, aged 34, has battled for the right to irreversible neurosurgery which is usually only offered to children. After the operation, Laura, of Bowker Street, Radcliffe, will be pain-free for the first time, and should be able to walk unassisted. The complex and risky procedure Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) reduces tight muscle tone, known as spasticity, in the lower limbs by cutting nerves and has an upper age limit of between 35 and 40. It is only available in a handful of hospitals in the UK, but last week Laura received confirmation she will go have the surgery at the Walton Centre of Excellence in Liverpool this June. The victory marks the end of her two-year wait to be granted the procedure, which has seen her overcome numerous setbacks. The day before she was told the good news she found out other patients at the … Continue reading →

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 05, 2014 The birth injury patient advocates at CerebralPalsyHelp.org are announcing the launch of a new resource site for parents of children affected by the neurological disorder. The CP Help Center is a national resource center providing the latest information on cerebral palsy, including research, treatment, causes and litigation news. Parents can learn more about their childs condition and how it may have been caused, get information on charities and other assistance, and decide if they should seek legal advice. Cerebral palsy is a classification of neurological disorders that affect 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 cerebral palsy affects muscle function, it is not a disorder of the muscles or nerves, but is 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. … Continue reading →

Oakworth baby campaign is succeeding 9:00am Monday 5th May 2014 in News A campaign to send a sick baby to America for treatment is gathering pace. A coffee morning and an Easter fun day raised 1,000 in aid of one-year-old Nicole Vendettuoli. The tot, of Oakworth, Keighley, suffers from cerebral palsy. Money will help pay for an operation. Nicoles mum Candice said thanks to Farish House in Keighley, where 284 was raised at a coffee morning. The Globe pub in Keighley raised 780 with an Easter fun day. Candice said: The event was put together in ten days thank you to Heather and Julie. Nicoles fund will be further boosted by a champagne afternoon tea at the Old Registry, on Main Street in Haworth, on Saturday, May 10. Tickets for the fundraiser, hosted by hotel owners Peter and Leanne Quinn, are 20. Call (01535) 646503 for tickets. There will be a football tournament at Marley Activities and Coaching Centre. Tickets, priced 2, can be bought on the day. More here: Oakworth baby campaign is succeeding … Continue reading →

Get Breaking News First Receive News, Politics, and Entertainment Headlines Each Morning. By MEREDITH SOMERS The Washington Times CROWNSVILLE, Md. (AP) Katie Parrys muscles were so weakened from cerebral palsy that when she rode her first horse at age 4, all she could do was lie down on its back. Nearly 20 years later on a recent spring day, Parry, 23, and her mother, Debbie, made their way from the stables at Maryland Therapeutic Riding. Parrys key chain jangled as her mechanized wheelchair bounced along the dirt road. For most of her life, Parry has been riding horses with the therapeutic center. Her mother said riding helped her relax so much that she would fall asleep during rides. The lessons also helped Parry build strength and increase her muscle tone to the point where she can sit up in the saddle on her own. Shes progressed, Debbie Parry said. Shes got core strength now. Parrys story is just one of the many triumphs of the riding center in Crownsville. On Saturday, the farm is opening its pastures to guests for its fifth annual Derby Day, one of the few times the center asks for help. We have seen riders say … Continue reading →

PARIS, TX -- A young Paris girl born with a debilitating condition is overcoming her fears, thanks to the help of some new friends. 11-year old Kimberly Crawford is no ordinary kid, she's a firefighter. Kimberly has cerebral palsy, a movement disorder that confines her to a wheelchair. She's always been a little scared by loud noises, so when she heard a siren recently her mom explained it was a fire truck, rushing to help people. Kimberly asked her mom if she could see one and the next day her mom called the station, asking if they could make a quick visit. "I was really expecting really about a five minute show around, just to kind of familiarize her with what the fire department did," said Kimberly's mom Elena Crawford. "We came in and they just really gave her the red carpet treatment." These firefighters helped Kimberly face her fear. "From that moment on she has not been afraid," said Crawford. Kimberly made her second visit to station one Thursday, this time she even got to sit in the driver's seat. She also proved she's even got what it takes to fight a fire. "Her riding in the truck, wanting … Continue reading →

CROWNSVILLE, MD. Katie Parrys muscles were so weakened from cerebral palsy that when she rode her first horse at age 4, all she could do was lie down on its back. Nearly 20 years later on a recent spring day, Ms. Parry, 23, and her mother, Debbie, made their way from the stables at Maryland Therapeutic Riding. Ms. Parrys key chain jangled as her mechanized wheelchair bounced along the dirt road. SEE ALSO: Kentucky Derby: Rosie Napravnik looks for another first For most of her life, Ms. Parry has been riding horses with the therapeutic center. Her mother said riding helped her relax so much that she would fall asleep during rides. The lessons also helped Ms. Parry build strength and increase her muscle tone to the point where she can sit up in the saddle on her own. Shes progressed, Debbie Parry said. Shes got core strength now. Ms. Parrys story is just one of the many triumphs of the riding center in Crownsville. On Saturday, the farm is opening its pastures to guests for its fifth annual Derby Day, one of the few times the center asks for help. We have seen riders say their first words, take … Continue reading →

Tristan Dawe, of Finham, 8,000 short of 30,000 target for life-changing operation in America The final fundraising push is on to help a disabled Coventry boy achieve his dream of walking unaided. Little Tristan Dawe, of Finham, is now 8,000 shy of his 30,000 target. The money will fund a life-changing operation in America f or the cerebral palsy sufferer who, as the Telegraph has previously reported, was let down when a free NHS op to loosen his stiffened legs was axed in February due to cancelled funding. The four-year-olds parents, Kate and Sam, have joined forces with the Tree of Hope charity which supports families of sick and disabled children in the UK who need specialist surgery, treatment and equipment. They have also taken to social media to promote their plight. Kate said: The response has been simply amazing with donations from far and wide, meaning were already three quarters of the way there and can now plan for Tristans future. Kate also set up a Facebook page which was spotted by fellow Finham resident Debbie Jones who got in touch offering to help. Tristan Dawe Read the original: Look: Final fundraising push to help little Coventry boy walk … Continue reading →

A Maine man's invention could one day help prevent brain damage and cerebral palsy in newborns. Cerebral palsy affects between two and six infants out of every 1,000 births. It can impair a person's ability to control their body movement and may also impair their speech, vision and ability to eat or drink. Cerebral palsy makes life very difficult for those who have it and their family members. Click here to watch the report It's a situation Meadow Merrill knows all about. "When we looked at Ruth, and we saw her laugh, and we saw her smile and the light that was in her eyes. She looked as normal to us as any of our kids," said Merrill. Her daughter, Ruth, died at the age of seven from complications related to cerebral palsy. "Ruth had severe cerebral palsy. So at 16 months old when we met her, she could not lift up her head. If she were laying on the floor she could not roll over. She could not track an object with her eyes," said Merrill. Ruth arrived in Maine from Uganda in 2004 to get treatment for cerebral palsy At the time, Merrill and her husband already had … Continue reading →

Mary Malee (15), of Bohola, Co Mayo, leaving the High Court today with family members and their legal team. Photograph: Collins Courts A teenage girl with cerebral palsy who secured a payment of 1.5 million under an interim settlement of her action over alleged negligence in her birth at Mayo General Hospital has told the High Court she would have appreciated an apology. The settlement of Mary Malees action was made without admission of liability but her case was that, had she been delivered earlier, she would have been spared her injuries, the court was told. Aongus OBrolchin SC, for Ms Malee, said she is a very bright and terribly popular girl with terrific family support who hopes to proceed to third level education. She has certain physical deficits but is coping exceptionally well, he added. The case will return to the court in two years for assessment of costs of future care needs, including a house expected to cost about 500,000. Ms Malee, sitting in a wheelchair, read a short statement to the court in which she said her condition is not equivalent to having a broken leg in a cast for eight weeks, but a life condition. Cerebral … Continue reading →

An Okotoks family knows its son may never walk or talk, but it plans to give him a better life with help from the community. Tiffany Boyd and Jamie Menzies are hosting a mini market in the Foothills Centennial Centre on June 14 to raise money to fly their four-year-old son Ryker to Panama City for stem cell therapy that could improve his motor function, vision and speech. Ryker developed cerebral palsy due to severe brain damage caused by seizures as an infant. The condition left him unable to sit, stand, walk or talk. He is legally blind, has frequent muscles spasms and will likely never develop beyond his 13-month-old brother Jaxen. It will forever affect our lives, said Boyd. Boyd spent months searching for ways to help improve her sons condition and came across the option of stem cell treatment in Panama City. The treatment isnt approved by the Food and Drug Administration in North America. Treatment costs $15,600 and transportation and accommodations another $6,000. Boyd said the stem cells are injected into the blood stream intravenously to restore damaged brain tissue. The result is often improved vision, looser muscles and better balance, she said. Boyd said she was … Continue reading →