The month of March has been designated as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month for over 15 years. The awareness campaign aims to support those living with the condition by educating the public about cerebral palsy. Caused by brain damage (often sustained at birth), cerebral palsy...

An 11-year old boy from Washington who lives with cerebral palsy has overcome many obstacles in his life. Born prematurely, he has struggled to walk due to his condition. After undergoing a successful dorsal rhizotomy surgery last year, however, he is thriving in sports such as sled...

According to a new report covered by multiple news outlets, the National Center for Health Statistics shows alarming data relating to maternal deaths. The report finds that pregnancy-related deaths in 2020 among black women numbered 55 per 100,000 births, which is almost three times as many...

On December 7, 2021, Vice President Kamala Harris marked the first Maternal Health Day of Action. The day is a nationwide call to action to improve maternal health in the United States. According to a 2018 investigation by USA Today, more women are dying due to childbirth complications in the...

A holiday caravan paraded through a Chicago suburb in December 2021, bringing holiday cheer to people with disabilities. The 50-year-long tradition was put on by members of the United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago.

For children with cerebral palsy, it may be difficult to participate in certain sports. The condition may result from an injury to a baby’s brain prior to birth or shortly after delivery, and impacts movement and posture. A new unique sport, however, offers many children with cerebral palsy...

A research center in Nebraska joins efforts to study physical therapy in infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy. This study will analyze data from two physical therapy approaches to determine which type best promotes a child’s development. Children up to 24 months that have cerebral palsy...

A new study out of the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology suggests that hippotherapy (therapy involving horse riding) is a viable treatment for children with cerebral palsy. Children with this condition often have difficulty with movement and posture. Different types of therapies may...

Brachial plexus birth injuries are caused by injury to the nerves that transfer signals to the arm, and may happen when there is difficulty delivering a baby’s shoulder through the maternal pelvis. The condition may lead to permanent damage, such as paralysis. Certain therapies and treatment...

If you are a parent or caregiver to a child with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, you may be wondering how to design his or her Halloween costume around a wheelchair, walker, or other assistive equipment.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported on a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health indicating that racial disparities in maternal mortality may be higher than previously thought. In the study, data from 2016 and 2017 death certificates were reexamined....

Researchers from Burke Neurological Institute in New York, joined by researchers at Teachers College-Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medicine, are developing cutting-edge treatment for children with cerebral palsy. The researchers are examining the organization of a child’s brain to...