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Coming out of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 20th AnniversaryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: United Cerebral Palsy National News)
Source: United Cerebral Palsy National News - July 28, 2010 Category: Neurology Source Type: organizations

Cerebral Palsy Study Dispels Inflated Costs And BiasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study on treating Cerebral Palsy with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is making waves in India and the U.S. The largest sample of children studied to assess neuro-developmental improvements focuses on a combination of standard rehabilitation therapies, such as Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapies and HBOT. HBOT raises the oxygen molecule content in the body through oxygen-carrying blood cells and all body fluids. A person enters a treatment chamber, and the air pressure is compressed with more molecules of air and oxygen... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 28, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

Correction: Development of lower limb range of motion from early childhood to adolescence in cerebral palsy: a population-based study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Correction to Nordmark E, Hagglund G, Lauge-Pedersen H, Wagner P, Westbom L. Development of lower limb range of motion from early childhood to adolescence in cerebral palsy: a population-based study. BMC Medicine 2009, 7:65. (Source: BMC Medicine)
Source: BMC Medicine - July 28, 2010 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Eva NordmarkGunnar HagglundHenrik Lauge-PedersenPhilippe WagnerLena Westbom Source Type: journals

Neuroprotection in a rabbit model of intraventricular haemorrhage by cyclooxygenase-2, prostanoid receptor-1 or tumour necrosis factor-alpha inhibitionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intraventricular haemorrhage is a major complication of prematurity that results in neurological dysfunctions, including cerebral palsy and cognitive deficits. No therapeutic options are currently available to limit the catastrophic brain damage initiated by the development of intraventricular haemorrhage. As intraventricular haemorrhage leads to an inflammatory response, we asked whether cyclooxygenase-2, its derivative prostaglandin E2, prostanoid receptors and pro-inflammatory cytokines were elevated in intraventricular haemorrhage; whether their suppression would confer neuroprotection; and determined how cyclooxygenas...
Source: Brain - July 26, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Vinukonda, G., Csiszar, A., Hu, F., Dummula, K., Pandey, N. K., Zia, M. T., Ferreri, N. R., Ungvari, Z., LaGamma, E. F., Ballabh, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Multilevel botulinum toxin type a as a treatment for spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: a retrospective studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
INTRODUCTION: Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in children. Spasticity is a disabling clinical symptom that is prevalent among patients suffering from cerebral palsy. The treatment of spasticity with botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) is a well-established option in the interdisciplinary management of spasticity, providing focal reductions in muscle tone in cerebral palsy patients. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this retrospective study was to describe the effect of multilevel BTX-A injections in the lower extremities, focusing mainly on gross motor function and functional status in cerebral palsy patients...
Source: Clinics - July 24, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: journals

[Treadmill training with or without partial body weight support in children with cerebral palsy: systematic review and meta-analysis.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS. The systematic review shows some limitations. Firstly, it includes a small number of studies, which is also a small sample of participants. In addition, among the studies, there is a great clinical diversity and many articles did not described relevant data exactly for critical reading. PMID: 20645264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista de Neurologia)
Source: Revista de Neurologia - July 24, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Molina-Rueda F, Aguila-Maturana AM, Molina-Rueda MJ, Miangolarra-Page JC Tags: Rev Neurol Source Type: journals

United Cerebral Palsy Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Looks Forward to Future Efforts to Achieve Life Without Limits for People with DisabilitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: United Cerebral Palsy National News)
Source: United Cerebral Palsy National News - July 23, 2010 Category: Neurology Source Type: organizations

Infection and childhood deaths: England and Wales, 2003-2005Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - July 23, 2010 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Journalology, Epidemiologic studies, cerebral palsy, Immunology (including allergy), HIV/AIDS, Influenza, Meningitis, TB and other respiratory infections, Infection (neurology), Pregnancy, Child health, Infant health, Sexual health, Metabolic disorders Source Type: journals

Neurophysiologic findings in children with spastic cerebral palsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions : The differences in VEPs and BAEPs were determined between CP children and healthy children. The abnormalities found are probably linked to the neurological deficits present in cases of cerebral palsy. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - July 23, 2010 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ruchi KothariRamji SinghSmita SinghManish JainPradeep BokariyaMaria Khatoon Source Type: journals

Prevalence and distribution of developmental enamel defects in children with cerebral palsy in Beijing, ChinaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. A high prevalence of developmental enamel defects was found among the children with CP. The prevalence of defects varied with the tooth type and was associated with gestational age of the children. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - July 23, 2010 Category: Dentistry Authors: XIAOBO LIN, WEIHONG WU, CHENGFEI ZHANG, EDWARD C.M. LO, CHUN HUNG CHU, WARUNA L. DISSANAYAKA Source Type: journals

Characteristics of associated reactions in people with hemiplegic cerebral palsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. Although 27% of participants exhibited associated reactions, and these were mostly small, associated reactions appear to be an expression of spasticity in hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Physiotherapy Research International)
Source: Physiotherapy Research International - July 22, 2010 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Hsiu-Ching Chiu, Louise Ada, Jane Butler, Susan Coulson Source Type: journals

Different, difficult or distinct? Mothers' and fathers' perceptions of temperament in children with and without intellectual disabilitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Temperamental characteristics such as high negative emotionality and impulsivity, which can be identified earlier than behavioural problems, could be indicators of negative impact on parents of young children with ID. Despite great variability in temperament among children with mixed ID/DD, results indicated common temperamental characteristics among children with ASD, ID/DD and other diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - July 21, 2010 Category: Disability Authors: P. Boström, M. Broberg, C. P. Hwang Source Type: journals

Multiplicity and early gestational age contribute to an increased risk of cerebral palsy from assisted conception: a population-based cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION The risk of CP is increased after both IVF and OI. The increased risk of CP in children born after assisted conception, and in particular IVF, is strongly associated with the high proportion of multiplicity and preterm delivery in these pregnancies. A more widespread use of single embryo transfer warrants consideration to enhance the long-term health of children born after IVF. (Source: Human Reproduction)
Source: Human Reproduction - July 20, 2010 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Hvidtjorn, D., Grove, J., Schendel, D., Svaerke, C., Schieve, L. A., Uldall, P., Ernst, E., Jacobsson, B., Thorsen, P. Tags: Reproductive endocrinology Source Type: journals

Effect of hinged ankle-foot orthoses on standing balance control in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Hinged AFOs for children with CP may be helpful in improving the postural control mechanisms but not the postural stability in quiet side-by-side standing. PMID: 20635451 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Yonsei Medical Journal)
Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - July 19, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rha DW, Kim DJ, Park ES Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: journals

Domains of importance for parents, medical professionals and youth with cerebral palsy considering treatment outcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions All surveyed groups indicate a desire to see changes in body functions and structures (pain, mental function, strength, movement), activities and participation (communication, hand/arm use, walking, school, recreation/community life) and quality of life following therapeutic interventions for CP. These results demonstrate the multiple, varied concerns regarding CP across the spectrum of functioning and health. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - July 19, 2010 Category: Child Development Authors: J. N. Vargus-Adams, L. K. Martin Source Type: journals

Classification of speech and language profiles in 4-year old children with cerebral palsy: A prospective preliminary study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Results provide preliminary support for the classification of speech and language abilities of children with CP into four initial profile groups. Further research is necessary to validate the full classification system. PMID: 20643795 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR)
Source: Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR - July 19, 2010 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: Hustad KC, Gorton K, Lee J Tags: J Speech Lang Hear Res Source Type: journals

Oral health in preschool children with cerebral palsy: a case–control community-based studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. Differences of oral health status exist among preschool children with and without CP. Preschool children fare worse in terms of gingival health, tooth wear, oral mucosal health and malocclusion. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - July 18, 2010 Category: Dentistry Authors: RENNAN Y. DU, COLMAN MCGRATH, CYNTHIA K.Y. YIU, NIGEL M. KING Source Type: journals

Neurological and developmental disabilities in ELBW and VLBW: follow-up at 2 years of ageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Perinatology - July 15, 2010 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: B StoinskaJ Gadzinowski Tags: VLBW ELBW developmental outcome cerebral palsy follow-up Source Type: journals

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for People with Cerebral Palsy: A Problem-Based Approach to Assessment and ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology)
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - July 15, 2010 Category: Child Development Authors: Iona Novak Source Type: journals

International Stem Cell Institute Launches Customized Stem Cell Therapy Treatments For Cerebral PalsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
International Stem Cell Institute announced the launch of highly effective Stem Cell Therapy treatments aimed at providing a better quality of life for those suffering with Cerebral Palsy (CP). ISCI Executive Director Rita Alexander maintains, "Every parent wants their child to live a happy, healthy life as a baby, as a toddler, as a first grader. CP is a tremendously overwhelming condition -- it's really hard to understand the daily frustrations parents go through when a child is diagnosed with CP... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 14, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

Physical activity measurement instruments for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aim This paper is a systematic review of physical activity measurement instruments for field-based studies involving children with cerebral palsy (CP).Method Database searches using PubMed Central, MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and PEDro located 12 research papers, identifying seven instruments that met the inclusion criteria of (1) having been developed for children aged 0 to 18 years, (2) having been used to evaluate a physical activity dimension, and (3) having been used in a field-based study involving children with CP. The instruments reviewed were the Activities Scale for Kids [ndash] Perf...
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - July 14, 2010 Category: Child Development Authors: CATHERINE M CAPIO, CINDY H P SIT, BRUCE ABERNETHY, ESMERITA R ROTOR Source Type: journals

Level of motivation in mastering challenging tasks in children with cerebral palsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aim The aim of this study was to describe and identify factors associated with motivation in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Method Children with CP were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Children were assessed using the Leiter Intelligence Test, the Gross Motor Function Measure, and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale. Parents completed the Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire (DMQ) and questionnaires on demographics, child behaviour, and family functioning.Results The parents of 74 children (46 males, 28 females; mean age 9y 2mo, SD 2y 1mo, range 5y 10mo[ndash]12y 11mo) completed the DMQ. Just over half of the ...
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - July 14, 2010 Category: Child Development Authors: ANNETTE MAJNEMER, MICHAEL SHEVELL, MARY LAW, CHANTAL POULIN, PETER ROSENBAUM Source Type: journals

Improving growth charts for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy through evidence-based clinical practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology)
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - July 14, 2010 Category: Child Development Authors: STEVEN M DAY Source Type: journals

Measuring mobility limitations in children with cerebral palsy: content and construct validity of a mobility questionnaire (MobQues)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to assess the validity of a mobility questionnaire (MobQues) that was developed to measure parent-reported mobility limitations in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Method The parents of 439 children with CP (256 males and 183 females; age range 2[ndash]18y; Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] levels I[ndash]IV) completed the mobility questionnaire (MobQues). To assess content validity, we linked all meaningful concepts of the MobQues items to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). To assess construct validity, we compared the total score...
Source: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology - July 14, 2010 Category: Child Development Authors: NICOLIEN T VAN RAVESTEYN, VANESSA A SCHOLTES, JULES G BECHER, LEO D ROORDA, OLAF VERSCHUREN, ANNET J DALLMEIJER Source Type: journals

Analysis of birth-related medical malpractice litigation cases in Japan: Review and discussion towards implementation of a no-fault compensation systemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: More than half of our cases could be sufficient for a no-fault compensation system in Japan. Though the system is considered to have some problems that need to be solved, this finding suggests that many children and their families may benefit from the new system without having to file. (Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research)
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research - July 12, 2010 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nana Uesugi, Michiko Yamanaka, Toshihiro Suzuki, Fumiki Hirahara Source Type: journals

Impact of a cerebral palsy diagnosis on the familyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study was to better understand family perceptions concerning the impact of a cerebral palsy diagnosis and to identify confronting strategies. Data was collected in a Clinical School of Physiotherapy in João Pessoa, Brazil from seven families with children with cerebral palsy between March and April of 2009 through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis followed the principles of thematic interpretation. The results showed that the impact of this diagnosis is a difficult time and generates feelings of guilt in the parents. The family experiences fear regarding t...
Source: Texto e Contexto - Enfermagem - July 9, 2010 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: journals

Levels of empathy in undergraduate occupational therapy studentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to determine the extent of empathy and attitudes towards clients amongst undergraduate occupational therapy students at one Australian University. A cross-sectional study was undertaken using a written survey of the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy (JSPE) and the Medical Condition Regard Scale. Overall, a strong level of empathy was reported amongst students. Four medical conditions that occupational therapists work with (stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and depression) were held in high regard. Substance abuse, however, was held in comparatively low regard. Overall, the ye...
Source: Occupational Therapy International - July 8, 2010 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ted Brown, Brett Williams, Malcolm Boyle, Andrew Molloy, Lisa McKenna, Liz Molloy, Belinda Lewis Source Type: journals

Evidence on physiotherapeutic interventions for adults with cerebral palsy is sparse. A systematic review.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Evidence for the effect of physiotherapy on adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy is sparse, and therefore there is an urgent need for well-designed physiotherapeutic trials for these people. PMID: 20605857 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical Rehabilitation)
Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - July 6, 2010 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jeglinsky I, Surakka J, Brogren Carlberg E, Autti-Rämö I Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: journals

Modified constraint-induced movement therapy or bimanual occupational therapy following injection of Botulinum toxin-A to improve bimanual performance in young children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial methods paperEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DiscussionThe aim of this paper is to describe the methodology of a randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy (a uni-manual therapy) versus conventional occupational therapy (a bimanual therapy) on improving bimanual upper limb performance of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy following upper limb injection of BoNT-A. The paper outlines the background to the study, the study hypotheses, outcome measures and trial methodology. It also provides a comprehensive description of the interventions provided.Trial RegistrationACTRN12605000002684 (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - July 5, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Brian HoareChristine ImmsHyam Barry RawickiLeeanne Carey Source Type: journals

Topiramate-induced myoclonus and psychosis during migraine prophylaxis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion A patient with cerebral palsy experienced myoclonus and acute psychosis after receiving a standard dosage of topiramate for migraine prophylaxis. PMID: 20592323 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP - July 4, 2010 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Miller AD, Prost VM, Bookstaver PB, Gaines KJ Tags: Am J Health Syst Pharm Source Type: journals

Research Commentary—Challenges for Parents and Families: Demands of Caregiving of Children With Chronic ConditionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
GROWING UP WITH a chronic condition or physical disability is challenging for both children and their families (). Families manage their child's care and the complex treatment regimen associated with the child's chronic condition on a daily basis. It is important to note that families provide the majority of care for children with chronic conditions at home. This shift in caregiving of children with chronic conditions to home care has created additional demands on parent caregivers and families. Managing the child's chronic condition at home may create stress and burden related to the child's daily care, coordinating speci...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing - July 3, 2010 Category: Nursing Authors: Becky J. Christian Tags: Research Commentary Column Source Type: journals

Fertility treatment tied to risk of cerebral palsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study confirms that children conceived via infertility treatment may have a higher-than-average risk of cerebral palsy -- explained largely by their higher rates of multiple births and preterm delivery. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 2, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Fertility Treatment Tied to Risk of Cerebral PalsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study confirms that children conceived via infertility treatment may have a higher-than-average risk of cerebral palsy -- explained largely by their higher rates of multiple births and preterm delivery.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cerebral Palsy, Infertility (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 2, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: consumer

Terminally ill boy, 5, stuns doctors by surviving and holding own art exhibitionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Leo Haines was born with cerebral palsy and a terminal condition affecting his lungs and heart. Doctors told his mother he was unlikely to survive past six months old. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 2, 2010 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Growth in Children with Cerebral Palsy during five years after Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy: a practice-based studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Overweight is reported as a side effect of SDR. The aims were to study the development of weight, height and body mass index (BMI) during five years after SDR. Methods: This prospective, longitudinal and practice-based study included all 56 children with CP spastic diplegia undergoing SDR from the start in March 1993 to April 2003 in our hospital. The preoperative Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels were I-II in 17, III in 15, IV-V in 24 children. Median age at SDR was 4.3 years (range 2.4-7.4 years). Weight and height/recumbent length were measured. Swedish growth charts for typically dev...
Source: BMC Neurology - July 1, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Lena WestbomAnnika Lundkvist JosenbyPhilippe WagnerEva Nordmark Source Type: journals

The perception of involved professionals towards research feasibility and usefulness: lessons from the Multi-Site Trial on Efficacy of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Children with Hemiplegia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: This survey highlights the importance of conducting research in local rehabilitation services, not only in terms of generation of new evidences, but also in terms of building networks, sharing experiences and knowledge, connecting with centers of excellence and providing a specific training for research conduction. PMID: 20592684 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - July 1, 2010 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rizzotto MR, Visonà Dalla Pozza L, Turconi AC, Tornetta L, Andreucci E, Zambonin F, Fedrizzi E, Facchin P Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: journals

Visual guidance of interceptive actions in children with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy is influenced by the side of the lesion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. The side of the lesion influences the visual information used to initiate interceptive actions. PMID: 20594115 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - July 1, 2010 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: van Kampen PM, Ledebt A, Deconinck FJ, Savelsbergh GJ Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: journals

Adult Onset Tethered Cord Syndrome Presenting With Unilateral Calf AtrophyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although tethered cord syndrome is a disease process that is well established in childhood, adult onset tethered cord syndrome (ATCS) is a less common disorder that is slowly gaining recognition. ATCS is caused by excessive tension of the spinal cord. The majority of reported cases of ATCS have been attributed to various forms of spinal dysraphism []. Spina bifida, which occurs in a minor subset of the population with cerebral palsy (CP), can lead to childhood tethered cord syndrome []. However, patients with occult spinal dysraphism may reach adulthood before they are diagnosed. The most common symptoms in adults, in orde...
Source: PM and R - July 1, 2010 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kevin Kohan, Se Won Lee Tags: Case Presentations Source Type: journals

Surgical correction of equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Cerebral palsy subtype (hemiplegia versus diplegia) and age at index surgery were the two most important variables for determining the outcome of surgery for equinus deformity in cerebral palsy. Despite the great emphasis on differences in surgical procedures, there was less evidence to support the type of operation in relation to outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original Clinical ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11832-010-0268-4Authors Benjamin J. Shore, Children’s Hospital Boston Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 300 Longwood Avenue Boston MA 02115 USANathan White, The Royal Children...
Source: Journal of Children's Orthopaedics - June 30, 2010 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Journal of Children's Orthopaedics Source Type: journals

Developmental Coordination Disorder and cerebral palsy: Categories or a continuum?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a movement disorder affecting between 1.7% and 6% of children aged 5-11years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition Text Revision codes DCD as an Axis I Clinical Disorder. If there is neurological involvement, as is the case for cerebral palsy, the movement disorder would be coded as an Axis III General Medical Condition. What little is known of the aetiology of DCD implicates neurological involvement. In a previous co-twin control study of monozygotic twins concordant and discordant for DCD, seven of the nine twins who met criteria for DC...
Source: Human Movement Science - June 29, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Pearsall-Jones JG, Piek JP, Levy F Tags: Hum Mov Sci Source Type: journals

Almost a fifth of children admitted to Dutch hospitals have acute or chronic malnutrition; risk factors include underlying disease and non-white ethnicityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Evidence-Based Nursing)
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - June 28, 2010 Category: Nursing Tags: Pancreas and biliary tract, cerebral palsy, Childhood nutrition, Paediatric oncology, Screening (oncology), Childhood nutrition (paediatrics), Child health, Cystic fibrosis, Screening (public health) Prevalence Source Type: journals

Stem cells offer hope in CP battleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Durham – A Duke University physician believes the key to curing, or at least lessening the severity of, cerebral palsy lies within cord blood stem cells, and she has begun a clinical trial to find out if that is true. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines - June 28, 2010 Category: American Health Source Type: journals

Stem cells offer hope in CP battleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Durham – A Duke University physician believes the key to curing, or at least lessening the severity of, cerebral palsy lies within cord blood stem cells, and she has begun a clinical trial to find out if that is true. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - June 28, 2010 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: journals

Health- and oral health-related quality of life among preschool children with cerebral palsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions  Differences in health- and oral health-related quality of life exist among preschool children with CP. Correlation between health- and oral health-related quality of life could at best be described as weak. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11136-010-9693-6Authors Rennan Y. Du, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Hong Kong SAR ChinaColman McGrath, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Hong Kong SAR ChinaCynthia K. Y. Yiu, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Hong Kong SAR ChinaNigel M. King, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry Hong K...
Source: Quality of Life Research - June 28, 2010 Category: Health Management Tags: Quality of Life Research Source Type: journals

Neural evidence for impaired action selection in right hemiparetic cerebral palsy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent studies suggest that in addition to low-level motor impairments, individuals with Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (HCP) are characterized by anticipatory action planning deficits as well. In the present EEG study we investigated the neural and temporal dynamics of action planning in participants with right-sided HCP (n=10) and in left-handed control subjects (n=10). An anticipatory planning task was used in which participants were required to grasp and rotate a hexagonal knob over different angles (60 degrees , 120 degrees or 180 degrees ). At a behavioral level, participants with HCP were slower in their movements a...
Source: Brain Research - June 28, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: van Elk M, Crajé C, Beeren ME, Steenbergen B, van Schie HT, Bekkering H Tags: Brain Res Source Type: journals

The Effects of Internet-Based Home Training on Upper Limb Function in Adults With Cerebral PalsyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The ULTrA program had beneficial effects for adults with CP and is safe and convenient to use. This system contrasts sharply with programs with similar intent that require participant travel and hours of therapist-based intervention. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 25, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Brown, S. H., Lewis, C. A., McCarthy, J. M., Doyle, S. T., Hurvitz, E. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Effectiveness of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Children With Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. mCIMT followed by task-specific training of goal-directed bimanual play and self-care activities is an effective intervention to improve the spontaneous use of the more affected upper limb in children with relatively good baseline upper extremity function. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)
Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 25, 2010 Category: Neurology Authors: Aarts, P. B., Jongerius, P. H., Geerdink, Y. A., van Limbeek, J., Geurts, A. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Developmental changes in somatosensory processing in cerebral palsy and healthy individualsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Data suggest the possibility that altered somatosensory brain processing in CP might be reflecting an enhanced excitability of the somatosensory cortex.Significance: Assessment of somatosensory functions may have implications for future neuromodulatory treatment of pain complaints and motor rehabilitation programs in children and adults with cerebral palsy. (Source: Clinical Neurophysiology)
Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - June 25, 2010 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Inmaculada Riquelme, Pedro Montoya Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: journals

Implicit and explicit learning: applications from basic research to sports for individuals with impaired movement dynamics.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. We conclude with an appeal for more extensive evaluation of the merits of implicit motor learning in individuals with impaired movement dynamics. PMID: 20575752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - June 25, 2010 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Steenbergen B, van der Kamp J, Verneau M, Jongbloed-Pereboom M, Masters RS Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: journals

Physical activity in young children with cerebral palsy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. Physical activity is low in young children with CP and needs to be promoted at an early stage. PMID: 20575751 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - June 25, 2010 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Zwier JN, van Schie PE, Becher JG, Smits DW, Gorter JW, Dallmeijer AJ Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: journals