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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 the freedom to run independently. The sport, called RaceRunning, or Frame Running, uses a wheeled bike frame, much like a tricycle. Athletes support their weight on the handle bars while propelling themselves forward with their feet - much like running.

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 or are at risk for the condition will participate in the study.

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 help improve movement and balance in individuals with cerebral palsy.

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 options may help lessen the severity of symptoms.

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 calculated the maternal death rate among non-Hispanic black women to be 3.5 times higher than compared to non-Hispanic white women. Previous analyses concluded the death rate among black women to be 2.5 times higher than that of non-Hispanic white women.

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 see how that impacts rigorous hand therapy. Cerebral palsy is a result of damage to a child’s brain which affects his or her ability to control muscle movements and posture. This study may help determine the best course of therapy for different patients.

With National #BabySafetyMonth in full swing during the month of September, parents and caregivers may be checking that their car seats are installed correctly, or that their homes are properly baby-proofed. But for some parents, the joy of bringing home a healthy baby is not a guarantee. When medical malpractice occurs during labor or delivery, the health and safety of your baby may be at risk.