In the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy than children. Despite this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still label cerebral palsy as "the most ...
Background: Falls are a common cause of injury, especially for adults over age 65. But adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or cerebral palsy may also be at higher risk.
Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy. However, these patients are often treated with medications that may not align with the underlying type ...
A boy is supported by his family and care team as a child but feels left with questions as an adult. In the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy than children.
Worst of all, my doctor robbed me of one of the most precious resources we have: time. I feel that I have lost out on decades of my life, because those were decades where I didn’t have access to ...
Because the majority of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, a focus on adult care in addition to pediatric and adolescent care is increasingly important to address their needs. A ...
I'M writing as Salisbury person and an advocate for UP, The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement. We campaign for routine NHS health checks for adults with cerebral palsy. If you have cerebral palsy, you are ...
Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting an estimated 18 million people worldwide. Our recent research at the University of Surrey shows that misconceptions about ...
Although it’s not the first line of treatment, surgery can offer many benefits to those with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition, but there are many treatments available. This ...