Though rare, cerebral palsy can sometimes cause hypotonic symptoms, or chronic muscle weakness. Treatments such as physical therapy or surgery can help improve mobility. Cerebral palsy is a physical ...

Pain management is a crucial part of the disease's care, but little is understood about how to manage it properly. Pain management is an important component of caring for adults with cerebral palsy.

Although spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy can affect mobility and mental health, your healthcare team is there to support you in finding solutions for your lifestyle. Spastic quadriplegia is a ...

The film discusses the historical misconceptions surrounding cerebral palsy, emphasizing its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It explains that cerebral palsy can result from various factors, ...

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Dr. Manish Shah, a pediatric neurosurgeon with UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, discusses the latest treatment options for patients ...

Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) has emerged as an indispensable intervention for managing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). By inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, ...

A new study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing growth-friendly treatment. Researchers say those with a small enough pelvic and ...

Dyskinetic cerebral palsy is the second-most-common type of cerebral palsy (CP) in the U.S. All forms of cerebral palsy are life-long conditions that affect muscle movement and control. CPs are the ...