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July 1, 2020

Growing Up in the 90s & 00s with Cerebral Palsy

As I progress in my career as a journalist and writer, the more attention and followers I receive on social media. Every so often, I receive a direct message or email from young readers, explaining how I’ve become a role model for them. They express the inspiration they gain from witnessing me not allowing my cerebral palsy get in the way of following my dreams. It was then that I realized I am now the role model that I desperately needed when I was a young girl.

"Growing Up in the 90's and 00's with Cerebral Palsy" shown in text surrounded by images of 90's reminiscent items such as roller skates, a boombox, and a gameboy, all against a green background.

July 1, 2020

To Disclose or Not To Disclose Your Disability on Job Applications

If you have any disability, then you probably have pondered on this question once, or ten times, before: should I self-disclose my disability on the job application form? Unlike going into the job interview, where your visible disability cannot be concealed, the power lies ultimately in you to check that box on the form.

"To disclose or not to disclose" shown in text over an image of hands typing on a laptop keyboard

July 1, 2020

Things You Should Consider Before Going on Birth Control

When I was considering going on birth control a few years ago, I wanted to find out how, if at all, my cerebral palsy would cause certain side effects. However, to my dismay, there weren’t any resources available that addressed the complexities a woman with cerebral palsy might encounter when going on any form of birth control.

July 1, 2020

Navigating CP and Depression at the Same Time

There is insufficient research on adults living with cerebral palsy, (as referenced in my previous blog post on cerebral palsy and adulthood). Although there is a paucity of studies examining mental health in this population, medical researchers have speculated that the rate of depression is three to four times higher in people with disabilities such as CP than it is in the general population.

July 1, 2020

What it is Like to be an Adult with Cerebral Palsy

I’m at that age when Facebook friends begin to get engaged and married, and shortly after, have children. So, I feel the pressure to proceed onto the next stage of my adulthood. But, as anyone with cerebral palsy knows, everything in life is a tad more complicated with this disability.

"What It is like to be an adult with CP" shown in text against a blue background on the right, next to an image of author of this blog, Sarah Kim, holding a phone on the left

July 1, 2020

Understanding Gait Analysis & Orthopedic Surgery

It's really hard just to watch someone walk to decide what's wrong with them. A better way is to do what's called Three Dimensional Gait Analysis, and that's where the child comes into one of our labs. Here, we put markers on their face, hands, and legs. We have a computer and a bunch of cameras all around the room. And then we're able to break down the gait into three dimensions.

Stick figure against purple background with trackers and cameras on them to monitor their gait

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

Thinking About Orthopedic Surgery- A Father & Surgeon's Perspective

As an orthopedic surgeon I take care of children from the time they're born all the way through to adulthood . My oldest patient I have is 87 years old. As part of my practice I'm able to take care of all of their musculoskeletal problems, their problems with their bones and their joints.

"I know that they're going to get better after" in white and yellow text over a pink background

July 1, 2020

How Cerebral Palsy Affects Adults

Although the brain injury that causes cerebral palsy is nonprogressive, adults with CP can experience a variety of symptoms as they age which often depend on the type of CP they have, as well as the level.

Writer Sarah Kim sitting in her power wheelchair in front of an avenue of trees

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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