Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Picture: Stefan Gosatti Mitchell Johnson poses with Katrina Smith during an Australian cricket team visit to PMH. Scoring a kiss from Australian cricket superstar Mitchell Johnson has been described as a life-changing experience by Kendenup girl Katrina Smith. Katrina was in Perth for treatment for her cerebral palsy on Wednesday when Johnson and teammate George Bailey took time out from training to visit sick children at Princess Margaret Hospital. The cricketers, who were in Perth ahead of the fourth one-day international against England at the WACA last Friday, signed autographs and answered questions. Katrina used the opportunity of being face-to-face with the Allan Border medallist to ask his advice about dealing with stressful situations. I get very stressed at the hospital so I asked him how he copes with fame and he said to just think about all the positive things, she said. The 15-year-old didnt let the handsome man leave without asking for a kiss, to which he obliged. This experience has been life- changing for me, I think its really amazing and I think it would have changed a lot of other kids lives too, she said. The best thing is it distracts the kids from their sickness, … Continue reading →

By JACINTA CARROLLJan. 30, 2014, 4 a.m. LITTLE Darius Owens hasnt had the easiest of starts in life. LITTLE Darius Owens hasnt had the easiest of starts in life. At six months of age he had his first seizure, then at 10 months of age he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Now three-and-a-half, Darius, or DJ as he is known, has also been diagnosed with epilepsy and global development delay. If that isnt enough to cope with, because he is unable to walk, he is now being put in a wheelchair, which doctors believe will help him continue his development. However, the family now face another hurdle their car isnt big enough to accommodate a wheelchair. For them to buy and modify a car would cost them $50,000, which is well beyond their reach. However, a community organisation has a second-hand vehicle already modified for a wheelchair which they can purchase for $14,000. Darius mum, Melinda Owens, said while this vehicle would be perfect, they just dont have the $14,000 to buy it; due to Darius high needs she is unable to work, plus they have many other medical expenses associated with his treatment. So they are asking for community … Continue reading →

Samantha Singleton-Parkes suffered the injuries soon after birth because of mistakes in her care A 10-year-old girl is to receive a 4.5million compensation payout after she suffered a catastrophic brain injury shortly after she was born The damages, made up of a lump sum and annual payments, will provide a more secure financial future for Samantha Singleton-Parkes, who has cerebral palsy, and comfort and reassurance for her mother Gail, London's High Court heard today. The settlement against Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust in Essex was approved by Judge Birtles, who was told by David Pittaway QC that Samantha's family had played a fantastic part in bringing her up. Solicitor Julian Wilson, of law firm Thompson Smith and Puxon, said later: "In the vast majority of cases medical treatment in this country is carried out very competently. "However, in Samantha's case, mistakes were made following her birth which led to a catastrophic brain injury. "Samantha's mother's main concern in this litigation has always been to secure Samantha's future, and this settlement achieves that." The hospital trust denied liability for negligence but agreed to pay 70 per cent of the damages that Mrs Singleton-Parkes was claiming in the High Court. Mrs … Continue reading →

Published on January 27, 2014 By Araceli Castillo Precious Malumfashi, 26, shows the pin she received for participating on the Festival of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. Photo credit by Trevor Stamp. CSUN communications student Precious Malumfashi, 26, was not only born premature at 24 weeks, but was diagnosed with cerebral palsy disorder soon thereafter. Malumfashi was kept in an incubator and stayed hospitalized for three months at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in Woodland Hills. It was unknown what condition she had until she was 2 years old. Cerebral palsy: a disorder that affects the nervous system and is not genetic. Sometimes seen in premature babies it is caused by the lack of oxygen reaching the brain. The disorder has affected Malumfashis ability to walk from a very young age. Malumfashi has inspired and helped others by sharing her story. I dont have a disability I have a handi-capability, Malumfashi said. I can do anything anybody else can do. I just do it differently. Malumfashis mother, Lori Malumfashi, was given little hope on the condition of her daughter. Doctors could not predict how Malumfashi would be the next day and instead fought hour by hour to keep her alive. Three … Continue reading →

The clock is ticking to raise 50,000 so a disabled girl can undergo pioneering surgery in the US. Six-year-old Lola Stockdale has four limb cerebral palsy, global development delay and cerebral vision problems caused by birth trauma. Her condition means she is unable to walk, talk or feed herself. She relies on a wheelchair to get around and wears glasses. Bungee jumper Anthony Lewis raised money for Lola Stockdale. In a bid to improve her quality of life, parents Kellie Humphrey, 34, and Noel Stockdale, 36, started a campaign called Lolas Journey in August 2012 to raise the necessary funds so their daughter can undergo stem cell treatment in America. It is hoped the operation, which involves taking cells and implanting them into the brain to act as a repair system, will improve her quality of life. The couple will cover the flight and accommodation costs themselves. So far they have raised 30,700 thanks to various fundraisers, donations and sponsored events, but the final target needs to be raised before July so the youngster can be treated the following month. Mum-of-three Kellie, a former Westlands School student whose parents live in Harold Road, Sittingbourne, said: What weve raised so far … Continue reading →

Published on January 27, 2014 By Araceli Castillo Precious Malumfashi, 26, shows the pin she received for participating on the Festival of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. Photo credit by Trevor Stamp. CSUN communications student Precious Malumfashi, 26, was not only born premature at 24 weeks, but was diagnosed with cerebral palsy disorder soon thereafter. Malumfashi was kept in an incubator and stayed hospitalized for three months at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in Woodland Hills. It was unknown what condition she had until she was 2 years old. Cerebral palsy: a disorder that affects the nervous system and is not genetic. Sometimes seen in premature babies it is caused by the lack of oxygen reaching the brain. The disorder has affected Malumfashis ability to walk from a very young age. Malumfashi has inspired and helped others by sharing her story. I dont have a disability I have a handi-capability, Malumfashi said. I can do anything anybody else can do. I just do it differently. Malumfashis mother, Lori Malumfashi, was given little hope on the condition of her daughter. Doctors could not predict how Malumfashi would be the next day and instead fought hour by hour to keep her alive. Three … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Simpson The Virginian-Pilot January 27, 2014 HAMPTON Chuck Rotenberry can talk about the virtues of others, both man and dog, at length. The Marines he served with during two deployments, Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. How young they were. How eager. "To see what these Marines go through ... they were hungry for it every day. Each day, they wake up not knowing if they're coming back, but they do it." And the dogs - they go first when clearing an area of improvised explosive devices or checking a house during a forced entry. It's something most people back home don't stop to think about: who walks point. "Everyone is looking at the dog and the dog handler like, 'Whaddaya got?' That's a huge responsibility." But Chuck, 35, is slower to talk about himself. Active-duty Marine for 13 years. A staff sergeant, chief trainer of military dogs and kennel master. Now a Marine reservist living in Hampton. It takes awhile to get to the part about the IED, the shrapnel, the flying body parts, the brain injury. Originally posted here: For injured veteran, war continues even at home … Continue reading →

Meet Kailand Ford the five-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who makes 15,000-mile round trips from the Falklands to receive specialist treatment at Shropshires orthopaedic hospital. Kailand was referred to the Orthotic and Locomotor Assessment Unit (ORLAU) at Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital following initial assessment in Oxford in 2012. His mum Karen Armstrong-Ford, who is originally from Berkshire, decided to bring her son to Shropshire after reading on the internet about treatments offered at Oswestry. Since 2012 Kailand has made five trips to the orthopaedic hospital with his mum, dad Paul Ford, who is a Falkland Islander, and older sister Kia, seven. Within a year of his birth, Kailand was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which meant that regular medical trips back to the UK would be inevitable. He receives physiotherapy treatment at the hospital and regular checks are made by staff to monitor progress. When residents of the Falklands require non-urgent, more complex surgical procedures and treatments than the islands small hospital can provide, they are flown depending on need to either to Chile or to RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, via military aircraft, to attend a British hospital. Mrs Armstrong-Ford said: While we thought the care at the John Radcliffe Hospital … Continue reading →

SALINAS, Calif. An 8-year-old Salinas girl living with cerebral palsy will help raise awareness and funds for children in need of medical treatment in California as the Children's Miracle Network's "Miracle Child" of 2014. Molly Hall, a third-grader who is at the top of her class at University Park Elementary School, will be named to the post in an announcement scheduled for 4 p.m. today at the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System's board of directors meeting. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is an international nonprofit that raises money for 170 member hospitals in Canada and the U.S. that treat sick children. Melissa Gross, the program coordinator for the network at SVMHS, said Molly was initially selected as the hospital's "miracle child" before being nominated to be the program ambassador for the entire state. Molly, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 3, has been a patient at SVMHS for many years, Gross said. While Molly has difficulty speaking, she has learned to use a computer and is able to communicate well with those around her. She is enrolled in a regular third-grade class and excels in her academics, Gross said. Despite her compromised motor skills, Molly enjoys playing … Continue reading →

A Georgia family moved to Colorado in preparation to treat their 10-year-old son with medical marijuana. Caden Clark suffers from epileptic seizures and cerebral palsy. Medical marijuana is not legal in Georgia and the family told us they had to move to Colorado Springs to get the help they needed. "We have hope that's all I can say. We have hope and we didn't before," Cadens mom Kim Clark said. Kim moved to Colorado Springs with Caden and her 13-year-old son Jax. Caden was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, which causes seizures. Kim said when hes sick, it's sometimes up to 70 a day. Kim said she was drawn to the Springs after seeing a CNN special about families in similar situations. Featured in the special was a non-profit foundation in Colorado Springs, Realm For Caring. They use cannabis oil to treat those with severe medical conditions. "When I first saw this I was like, 'Okay I'm going to go talk to Chris about marijuana,' Kim said. It took awhile, it took some work, because the first thing he was like, 'No that's what I do, I'm not introducing this, I'm certainly not giving it to my child.'" It was tough … Continue reading →