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July 20, 2022

RaceRunning training improves stamina and promotes skeletal muscle hypertrophy in young individuals with cerebral palsy

The purpose of this study was to pilot an intervention of a sport-based youth development program modified for accessibility for children and adolescents with movement challenges, with the goal of community-based running participation using running frames.

June 29, 2022

Stability of the Gross Motor Function Classification System, Manual Ability Classification System, and Communication Function Classification System

The GMFCS, MACS and CFCS are all tools used by therapists and researchers to help classify the functional capabilities of individuals with CP. This research article provides evidence of their stability over time.

October 6, 2021

Insights From Genetic Studies of Cerebral Palsy

Cohort-based whole exome and whole genome sequencing and copy number variant (CNV) studies have identified genetic etiologies for a sizable proportion of patients with cerebral palsy (CP). These findings indicate that genetic mutations collectively comprise an important cause of CP.

December 14, 2020

New Horizons Virtual Town Hall 1- Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center at Columbia University

Our educational series kicked off with a panel of experts from the Weinberg Family CP Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at 6:30pm ET. This virtual event featured a multi-disciplinary panel discussion with Weinberg Family CP Center clinicians and researchers.

Blue crown symbol in the upper left corner next to the word Columbia Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center

December 11, 2020

Spastic Diplegia Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

An empowering and evidence-based guide for living a full life with spastic diplegia–bilateral cerebral palsy.

December 9, 2020

Making Decisions During a Pandemic for Children with Cerebral Palsy

As a mother and a pediatrician, I’ve both felt the strain of pandemic parenting directly and indirectly. I’ve made decisions about my own family and sending our kids to daycare and school, and I’ve stayed up worrying about how parents are supposed to make these difficult choices with so little support.

Mother standing over her daughter while they look at something together.

July 1, 2020

Is Cerebral Palsy Genetic?

To give you an idea about genetic variation between each of us, there are about three million differences in our genetic code. They go to influence the color of our hair and the color of our eyes, the way we walk.

July 1, 2020

Understanding Hip X-Rays

If your child has cerebral palsy, there's a good chance that he or she will have a hip x-ray at some point or they may even require regular hip x-rays. It is important for you to understand the different components of a hip x-ray. Your doctor will be looking at the hip joint itself as well how well the bones are growing.

Illustration of a hip x-ray being reviewed in a light box by a Doctor, mother and her child

July 1, 2020

Hip Development & Treatment Options

In general, children with cerebral palsy will have stiffness around the hips and they tend to develop atypical hip positioning as a result of their spasticity. They will develop hip flexion contractures, abduction contractures, and they will have difficulty with seating as well as bathing and hygiene.

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