Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Makayla Normans doctor pleaded no contest to three misdemeanors Friday, becoming the last of five people to be convicted of crimes in connection with the 14-year-olds starvation death. Margaret Edwards, 51, of Trotwood was convicted of three counts of failure to provide for a functionally impaired person. She will be sentenced May 16 in Montgomery County Juvenile Court. Makayla, who had cerebral palsy, could not speak, move, or feed herself. She weighed 28 pounds when she died March 1, 2011. Her body was covered with filth and open bedsores, her hair and eyebrows were infested with lice, and her diaper and colon filled with feces, according to Dayton police. Makaylas mother and her nurse are already serving prison terms. Two other nurses who were to supervise her care have also been convicted of felonies. This case is heartbreaking, said Montgomery County Prosecutor Mathias H. Heck Jr. What was done to Makayla should never be done to any person, let alone a child. She was totally dependent on these dependents for her care and they failed her miserably. Edwards was required to provide care and treatment for Makayla and to inspect the living conditions of her home, Heck said. She also … Continue reading →

Scientists at CWRU School of Medicine Discover New Technique that Holds Promise for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy Newswise Researchers at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have discovered a technique that directly converts skin cells to the type of brain cells destroyed in patients with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and other so-called myelin disorders. This discovery appears today in the journal Nature Biotechnology. This breakthrough now enables on demand production of myelinating cells, which provide a vital sheath of insulation that protects neurons and enables the delivery of brain impulses to the rest of the body. In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP), and rare genetic disorders called leukodystrophies, myelinating cells are destroyed and cannot be replaced. The new technique involves directly converting fibroblasts - an abundant structural cell present in the skin and most organs - into oligodendrocytes, the type of cell responsible for myelinating the neurons of the brain. Its cellular alchemy, explained Paul Tesar, PhD, assistant professor of genetics and genome sciences at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and senior author of the study. We are taking a readily accessible and abundant cell and completely switching its identity to become … Continue reading →

HOLLAND The year was 1992, and Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, wanted to run and bike across the country to raise funds for a charity for cerebral palsy a condition 30-year-old Rick developed at birth. But cerebral palsy didn't want anything to do with a trek across the United States. "And, uh, so this insurance company that was going to finance us backed out with four weeks to go before so we had to refinance our house here so we are able to pick up the expenses," Dick Hoyt recalled recently, sitting next to his quadriplegic son at their home in the hills of western Massachusetts. Twenty-one years later, after running, biking and swimming together in some of the world's highest-profile competitions, 73-year-old father and 51-year-old son are among the most recognized faces at the granddaddy of them all the Boston Marathon. One of the race's sponsors recently unveiled a life-size statue in their honor in the town where the race starts. Another backer, Timex, pushed so strongly to be identified with the duo that it would allow them to talk to The Associated Press only if the article mentioned the two are promoting the watch maker's social media … Continue reading →

Dick Hoyt and his son Rick will run the Boston Marathon for the 31st time this year. Stew Milne/AP HOLLAND, Mass. (AP) -- The year was 1992, and Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, wanted to run and bike across the country to raise funds for a charity for cerebral palsy - a condition 30-year-old Rick developed at birth. But the charity didn't want anything to do with a trek across the United States. "And, uh, so this insurance company that was going to finance us backed out with four weeks to go before - so we had to refinance our house here so we are able to pick up the expenses," Dick Hoyt recalled recently, sitting next to his quadriplegic son at their home in the hills of western Massachusetts. Twenty-one years later, after running, biking and swimming together in some of the world's highest-profile competitions, 73-year-old father and 51-year-old son are among the most recognized faces at the granddaddy of them all - the Boston Marathon. One of the race's sponsors recently unveiled a life-size statue in their honor in the town where the race starts. Another backer, Timex, pushed so strongly to be identified with the duo … Continue reading →

Dick Hoyt and his son Rick will run the Boston Marathon for the 31st time this year. Stew Milne/AP HOLLAND, Mass. (AP) -- The year was 1992, and Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, wanted to run and bike across the country to raise funds for a charity for cerebral palsy - a condition 30-year-old Rick developed at birth. But the charity didn't want anything to do with a trek across the United States. "And, uh, so this insurance company that was going to finance us backed out with four weeks to go before - so we had to refinance our house here so we are able to pick up the expenses," Dick Hoyt recalled recently, sitting next to his quadriplegic son at their home in the hills of western Massachusetts. Twenty-one years later, after running, biking and swimming together in some of the world's highest-profile competitions, 73-year-old father and 51-year-old son are among the most recognized faces at the granddaddy of them all - the Boston Marathon. One of the race's sponsors recently unveiled a life-size statue in their honor in the town where the race starts. Another backer, Timex, pushed so strongly to be identified with the duo … Continue reading →

HOLLAND, Mass. - The year was 1992, and Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, wanted to run and bike across the country to raise funds for a charity for cerebral palsy a condition 30-year-old Rick developed at birth. But cerebral palsy didn't want anything to do with a trek across the United States. "And, uh, so this insurance company that was going to finance us backed out with four weeks to go before so we had to refinance our house here so we are able to pick up the expenses," Dick Hoyt recalled recently, sitting next to his quadriplegic son at their home in the hills of western Massachusetts. Twenty-one years later, after running, biking and swimming together in some of the world's highest-profile competitions, 73-year-old father and 51-year-old son are among the most recognized faces at the granddaddy of them all the Boston Marathon. One of the race's sponsors recently unveiled a life-size statue in their honour in the town where the race starts. Another backer, Timex, pushed so strongly to be identified with the duo that it would allow them to talk to The Associated Press only if the article mentioned the two are promoting the watch maker's … Continue reading →

By RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press HOLLAND, Mass. (AP) - The year was 1992, and Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick, wanted to run and bike across the country to raise funds for a charity for cerebral palsy - a condition 30-year-old Rick developed at birth. But the charity didn't want anything to do with a trek across the United States. "And, uh, so this insurance company that was going to finance us backed out with four weeks to go before - so we had to refinance our house here so we are able to pick up the expenses," Dick Hoyt recalled recently, sitting next to his quadriplegic son at their home in the hills of western Massachusetts. Twenty-one years later, after running, biking and swimming together in some of the world's highest-profile competitions, 73-year-old father and 51-year-old son are among the most recognized faces at the granddaddy of them all - the Boston Marathon. 1 of the race's sponsors recently unveiled a life-size statue in their honor in the town where the race starts. Another backer, Timex, pushed so strongly to be identified with the duo that it would allow them to talk to The Associated Press only if the … Continue reading →

By AMANDA DRISCOLL, IrishCentral Intern Published Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7:42 AM Updated Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:53 AM Aiden Farrell standing up straight with his Mom Sara Photo by New York Daily News More commonly used for its anti-wrinkle properties, botox injections have recently been used to help three-year-old Irish American cerebral palsy sufferer, Aiden Farrell, to walk. Parents of the toddler, Sara and Gevun Farrell, decided to try the botox therapy after searching the internet for ways in which they could help their young son who has suffered from health problems since his premature birth at 29 weeks. The toddler received 12 botox injections to his calf, hamstring and groin areas in December of last year and, thanks to the treatment, is now able to stand, walk with his legs straighter on his walking frame, and even take a few steps on his own. Go here to see the original: Botox injections allow three-year-old Irish American boy with cerebral palsy to walk … Continue reading →

Aiden Farrell, a 3-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, was able to start walking for the first time in his life thanks to Botox injections in his legs. Botox is normally used to treat wrinkles, but because it unblocks Aiden's nerve impulses that restrict his movement, it is also able to help him walk. He was born with the disease but it became worse over time, leading him unable to straighten his legs without excruciating pain. Sara and Gevun Farrell, Aiden's parents, were fed up with seeing their toddler in pain and so took to the Internet to find treatments. "Seeing Aiden take his first steps is something I never dreamed would be possible," Sara, 31, said. "I noticed as soon as we got home after having the treatment the difference was amazing." Though he wasn't walking right away, she noticed he was sitting differently, with his legs stretched out instead of bent up. "It may sound unusual but if it helps my little boy walk I do not care," she said. By training his muscles to walk, they are building up strength and allowing him to move more easily. "It is about trying to build up strength in his length … Continue reading →

The Beat of His Own Drum David lives with Cerebral Palsy a condition that impairs his brain's development and his movement. The condition, however, has never impaired his spirit. Thi... By: TheBlv711 … Continue reading →