Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Sight and insight Reverend Sharon McRann, High Prairie United Church for South Peace News A woman named Julie with cerebral palsy asked her pastor, Why did Jesus heal people then, but does not heal people now? Is it because Im bad? Its definitely not because shes bad, but it is a difficult question to answer, because it is valid. We speak of Jesus healing people, and yet Julie still lives in a wheelchair. She is a church attender and a woman of strong faith. Whats wrong? Even if we believe in healing miracles today, the truth is theyre not for everyone, regardless of the amount of faith. The question, for many of us, goes unanswered. Bartimaeus cries out to Jesus that he wants his sight back. We dont know any of the particulars as to why hes blind, or how long hes been blind, but he makes his request. He is told that his faith has made him well; and immediately he can see. Simple explanations include the suggestion that the blindness is a temporary condition. Maybe Bartimaeus simply doesnt realize that washing his eyes, or applying a simple herbal treatment, might open them. On the other hand, the story … Continue reading →

JOHNNY Pantry has a broad smile and a typical five-year-old's cheeky sense of humour. He loves sausages, swimming and horse riding. drive: Five-year-old Johnny Pantry suffers from cerebral palsy, which means he can ride around on his trike but needs help to stand up or walk But without life-changing treatment in the United States, the bubbly Westerham youngster who is battling cerebral palsy faces a future of surgery, pain and life in a wheelchair. Now, in a major series of fundraising drives across the district, family, friends and neighbours are trying to find the 70,000 needed for his treatment in America and the subsequent two years' intensive physiotherapy he will need back in the UK. Available every Thursday on selected cocktails Terms: Excluding 14/02/13 Valid until: Thursday, February 28 2013 In just two months, supporters have raised a staggering 20,000 through events as varied as golf days organised by the Grasshopper on the Green, Westerham, a sponsored jog by pupils of Amherst School, Riverhead, and a cake sale at St Mary's Church, Westerham. A mystery donor has also given 1,000 to the cause. Here is the original post: Sevenoaks Chronicle published Westerham community's £70,000 fundraising drive for child... … Continue reading →

JOHNNY Pantry has a broad smile and a typical five-year-old's cheeky sense of humour. He loves sausages, swimming and horse riding. drive: Five-year-old Johnny Pantry suffers from cerebral palsy, which means he can ride around on his trike but needs help to stand up or walk But without life-changing treatment in the United States, the bubbly Westerham youngster who is battling cerebral palsy faces a future of surgery, pain and life in a wheelchair. Now, in a major series of fundraising drives across the district, family, friends and neighbours are trying to find the 70,000 needed for his treatment in America and the subsequent two years' intensive physiotherapy he will need back in the UK. Available every Thursday on selected cocktails Terms: Excluding 14/02/13 Valid until: Thursday, February 28 2013 In just two months, supporters have raised a staggering 20,000 through events as varied as golf days organised by the Grasshopper on the Green, Westerham, a sponsored jog by pupils of Amherst School, Riverhead, and a cake sale at St Mary's Church, Westerham. A mystery donor has also given 1,000 to the cause. See the article here: Westerham community's £70,000 fundraising drive for child... … Continue reading →

JOHNNY Pantry has a broad smile and a typical five-year-old's cheeky sense of humour. He loves sausages, swimming and horse riding. drive: Five-year-old Johnny Pantry suffers from cerebral palsy, which means he can ride around on his trike but needs help to stand up or walk But without life-changing treatment in the United States, the bubbly Westerham youngster who is battling cerebral palsy faces a future of surgery, pain and life in a wheelchair. Now, in a major series of fundraising drives across the district, family, friends and neighbours are trying to find the 70,000 needed for his treatment in America and the subsequent two years' intensive physiotherapy he will need back in the UK. Available every Thursday on selected cocktails Terms: Excluding 14/02/13 Valid until: Thursday, February 28 2013 In just two months, supporters have raised a staggering 20,000 through events as varied as golf days organised by the Grasshopper on the Green, Westerham, a sponsored jog by pupils of Amherst School, Riverhead, and a cake sale at St Mary's Church, Westerham. A mystery donor has also given 1,000 to the cause. Read the rest here: Sevenoaks Chronicle published 'We'll prevent Johnny facing future of pain' … Continue reading →

A fundraiser will be organised by Ambattur-based Bal Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Centre on January 13. Marathons and cycling trips will be a part of Dawn to Dusk 2013 which will be flagged off at IIT-Madras. Marathoner Neville Jamshed Bilimoria and his teammates will cover close to 150 km in 12 hours. The marathon, which will begin with a six-hour run at IIT-Madras by Neville, will be followed by six hours of non-stop cycling from IIT, past Mamallapuram and back. The event is also open to children who can participate in the 500 metres, 1 km, 2 km, 3 km, and 4 km Kids Run which will begin at 9.30 a.m. Funds raised from this event will help the Centre provide children with splints, wheelchairs, walking-aids, and Therasuits, among other immediate needs, said Ravi Subramaniam, chairman of Bal Sanjeevani Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Centre. The organisation provides treatment and rehabilitation to over 600 children. For details on registration for the marathon, log on to http://eventjini. com/DawntoDusk/ Registration. More here: Run for a cause tomorrow … Continue reading →

BACKGROUND: Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that usually occurs most often during the growth spurt before puberty. The cause of scoliosis is unknown, but it can be caused by conditions like muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. Most cases are mild. However, some children develop spine deformities that continue to get more severe as they grow. Severe scoliosis is very disabling by reducing the amount of space in the chest, making it hard for the lungs to function. For many cases, no treatment is required, but others may need to wear a brace or have to get corrective surgery. Signs that a child has scoliosis include: uneven shoulders, one hip higher than the other, one shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other, and an uneven waist. Also, if the condition worsens, the spine can rotate and twist, causing the ribs on one side to stick out abnormally. (Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com) TREATMENT: Most cases of scoliosis are mild and children wont need treatment with surgery or a brace. However, the may need checkups every four to six months to monitor the curvature of their spines. If the childs bones are still growing and they have been diagnosed with a … Continue reading →

10 January 2013 Last updated at 14:44 ET The mother of a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has won a 7.1m payout from the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Clare Scott's son Charlie was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic hemiplegic atheloid cerebral palsy after being brain damaged at birth. She said the compensation would provide Charlie with security of care. The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trust admitted Ms Scott's treatment during her labour "fell below an acceptable standard". Ms Scott said staff did not notice Charlie's umbilical chord was wrapped round his shoulders and squashed completely for about 20 minutes during her labour, depriving his brain of oxygen. She said as a consequence he "struggles every day" with muscle spasms and is not able to walk, talk or fully feed himself. Paula Shobbrook, director of nursing and midwifery, said: "We apologise sincerely to Charles and his family for the level of care they received. "Had an appropriate standard of care been provided, Charles' brain injury would have been avoided." Charlie's mother first enquired about starting legal proceedings against the hospital when he was nine months old. The hospital admitted it was at fault in 2010 after the exact cause of the … Continue reading →

8 January 2013 Last updated at 18:24 ET A seven-year-old girl has walked into school for the first time after being told by doctors she would spend her life in a wheelchair. Brooke Lawrance, from Ipswich, who has cerebral palsy, underwent five hours of life-changing spinal surgery in America last November. "It was the longest five hours of my life," said mother Sarah Lawrance. She added: "To see her walk into school was amazing." The treatment, paid for by donations, cost about 65,000. Brooke was diagnosed with cerebral palsy aged two-and-a-half and has spent most of her life in a wheelchair. Her ability to walk has been achieved through extensive physiotherapy and Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery, developed by Dr Park, paediatric neurosurgeon at the St Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri. The operation concentrates on the lower part of the spinal cord. Ms Lawrance said: "We found out about SDR two years ago. "We emailed Dr Park X-rays and film footage of Brooke for him to examine and he replied saying that he felt with an operation Brooke had every opportunity of walking. Read the original here: Girl defies wheelchair diagnosis … Continue reading →

Clare began legal battle after son born with serious form of cerebral palsy It is believed umbilical cord wrapped around Charlie's shoulders for more than 20minutes before midwives noticed Royal Bournemouth Hospital Trust denied clinical negligence for 12 years Then admitted that brain injury would have been avoided had Mrs Scott been cared for properly during labour By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 09:29 EST, 9 January 2013 | UPDATED: 13:53 EST, 9 January 2013 A teenager who was left brain damaged at birth has been awarded 7.1million damages following a gruelling 14 year fight by his mother against the hospital responsible. Clare Scott began a long legal battle with NHS bosses after her son Charlie was born with a serious form of cerebral palsy. It is believed that the umbilical cord wrapped around Charlie's shoulders for more than 20 minutes in the womb before midwives noticed. Claire with her 14-year-old son Charlie: He suffered brain damage after the umbilical cord became wrapped around his shoulder in the womb Compensation: Charlie cannot cannot walk, talk or drink without assistance and will need care for the rest of his life If the problem had been spotted, Mrs Scott could have been given … Continue reading →

Grandmother from Harlesden wins pampering session in Sudbury after raising money for granddaughter's cerebral palsy operation 10:14am Tuesday 8th January 2013 in News By Emma Innes A grandmother who has raised 50,000 to allow her granddaughter to have pioneering surgery in America has won a free pampering session. Tessa Bastein won a competition which was organised by Christine Harvey from hair and beauty salon, Through the Looking Glass, which is in Watford Road, Sudbury. Ms Bastein was nominated by her friend Samantha Cole. Ms Cole told the judges that the grandmother had tirelessly fundraised to make the 50,000 needed to allow her six-year-old granddaughter Mia, who has cerebral palsy, to fly to the USA for surgery to help her walk. Ms Bastein, who lives in Harlesden, raised the money by holding events such as a curry night, quiz nights and a karaoke night. She also did a skydive and packed bags in her local supermarket. Ms Bastein, who will be flying with Mia to America for the treatment this week, also holds down a full-time job as a legal secretary. They will be in America for almost two months while Mia has surgery and then physiotherapy. Continued here: And relax … Continue reading →