Last updated Jan. 11, 2018. Time and again, women are told all the things they can’t do while pregnant. They can’t smoke or drink alcohol. They should be careful about the medications they take and the food they eat. They should work out, but not too hard. It is widely recognized that a mother’s health and genetics impact […]
Last updated Nov. 6, 2017. When you welcome a little one to the world, you want the very best for them. Occasionally, baby can become injured and/or develop any number of conditions or disorders, including cerebral palsy. Spastic cerebral palsy is one type of cerebral palsy, and it’s characterized by increased muscle tone, muscle stiffness, and […]
Last updated Oct. 18, 2017. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that permanently affects the brain’s ability to control movement. We’ve all heard of it, but did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the most common motor disability in childhood? CP is seen in approximately 1/100 to […]