A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and an international team of researchers shows about 14% of cerebral palsy cases may be tied to de novo ...

Spastic cerebral palsy is a disorder that involves muscle stiffness. Symptoms and signs may include difficulty walking, trouble manipulating objects, and vision, hearing, or speech challenges.

A new international research group has been established to investigate the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by the discoveries of University of Adelaide researchers. The news ...

The short answer is yes, medical negligence can cause cerebral palsy, and, when that happens, the law allows victims to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. Cerebral palsy (“C.P.”) is a ...

Adults living with cerebral palsy cannot die from cerebral palsy, yet the condition is commonly listed as an underlying cause of death on records for adults with cerebral palsy. Research from the ...

Athetoid cerebral palsy (ACP) is a lifelong neurological condition that is present at birth. It causes uncontrolled movements, including slow writhing of the hands and feet. ACP is a type of ...

Cerebral palsy can cause muscle spasms and many other hypertonic symptoms. The symptoms can be treated in a variety of ways, often starting with physical therapy. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of ...

SUNY Cortland physical education majors often can be found rolling around in wheelchairs in a Student Life Center gym, playing a pickup basketball game and learning to interact with their friends and ...

A national study by University of Adelaide researchers is paving the way for more precise diagnosis and treatment for children with cerebral palsy.