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April 28, 2023

Changes over time in speech classification between 4 and 10 years in children with cerebral palsy

Speech impairments like dysarthria are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP) which can greatly affect participation across environments. Our study examined how speech impairment severity changes over time in 101 children with CP at 4, 6, 8, and 10 years of age.

March 2, 2023

Why Do Gait Patterns Matter? Learn More Unilateral Gait/Hemiplegia

Dr. Tom Novacheck, of Gillette Children's, describes the characteristics of the 4 types of unilateral, otherwise known as hemiplegic gait, and how the use of clinical instrumented gait analysis can help with treatment decision making.

An illustration of a person standing up with little white dots, or sensors all over their body. The person is standing underneath three movie cameras.

March 1, 2023

Why Gait Patterns Matter? Learn More About Bilateral Gait/Diplegia

Dr. Tom Novacheck, Gillette Children's, describes what to look for in each of the 4 different gait patterns seen for those with bilateral cerebral palsy and considerations for each type.

An illustration of a person walking across the screen. The person's brain and spinal cord can be seen under their skin.

January 11, 2023

Gait Patterns in Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet

Understanding different gait patterns is important because it can determine what interventions will potentially be the most effective.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a white flowing dress is on a fashion runway using bright blue poles to walk

March 2, 2022

Understanding pain evaluation in cerebral palsy

Pain in people with cerebral palsy is very common, and probably not evaluated frequently enough.

Representation of person using crutches with red circles radiating around their shoulders representing pain

January 11, 2021

Gait Development Fact Sheet

A person’s gait is dependent on the interaction between the nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems and has many influences.

A person's lower body standing up is shown wearing red short and standing on a black mat. The person's legs have sensors around the thighs, knees and ankles with wires attached.

January 11, 2021

Ava's Experience with Gait Analysis and Surgery at Gillette Children's

Learn about Ava's journey with gait analysis and surgery at Gillette Children's.

A little girl with blond pigtails and a big smile is in front of a fountain at a water park wearing her swim suit.

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.

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July 1, 2020

Teen Years

As we all know, becoming a teenager means significant upheaval, not only physically, but in terms of friendships, in terms of learning, and life outlook. This is also true for adolescents with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. We know that whilst we may of spent a lot of time focusing on their physical abilities and other difficulties it is not the only part of their life.

Representation of three friends with arms around each others shoulders

July 1, 2020

CP: The Early Years

Around the age of six all children are going off to school. Children move from explorative play, which is fairly informal to a much more formal day. That can be a lengthy day and it's quite structured. There are a lot of challenges faced by children with cerebral palsy throughout the school year.

A screenshot from the YouTube video, "The Early Years"

July 1, 2020

Muscle Tone & Early Development

When treating a child with CP, part of a pediatrician’s job is assessing and treating children with abnormal tone difficulties, as well as other muscular-skeletal problems. From around the age of two years, kids start to develop difficulties with muscle tone that can have an impact on their hip development.

Tylynn one year old, with pink birthday hat on

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

Spine Development & Treatment

The spine is made up of many individual bones called vertebrae joined together by muscles and ligaments. Flat, soft discs separate and cushion the vertebrae from rubbing against each other. Because the vertebrae are separate, the spine is flexible and can bend. Together the vertebrae, discs, muscles, and ligaments make up the vertebral column or spine.

Illustration of Spine with a brace on purple background

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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