Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Buy photos The rain did not dampen the spirit of those on the Midnight Walk. s THE SECOND birthday of Georgia Almquest, the Bromsgrove girl who has cerebral palsy, will be celebrated tomorrow (Saturday) with a fund-raising party for the Hope for Georgia campaign. The drive is aimed at raising 20,000 to send her to America for specialist stem cell treatment which will improve her quality of life and, doctors say, provide the only chance of her being able to walk. And Georgias dream birthday present is getting ever closer - it is thought the total raised for the campaign so far, including money yet to be handed in, is now more than 10,000. A nine-mile Midnight Walk organised by Claire Bruce from the Castle Nursery, which took place last Friday (October 5), saw more than 50 people take part. Claire told The Standard the event, despite horrible weather conditions, went incredibly well. It hammered down with rain the whole time, but there was a fantastic atmosphere. None of the 50 who took part let the weather dampen their spirits. Georgias mum Natalie said: Id like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in the Midnight … Continue reading →

Published Thursday, 11 October 2012 The four-year-old from Comber was born with Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, which affects his ability to walk as he could not straighten his legs. There was no treatment available in Northern Ireland, but his parents discovered that an operation was available privately that could help his mobility- and so they created the Help Billy Walk campaign last year. Thanks to the generosity of those who donated and helped raise the 50k, Billy received the operation in Bristol in July. The operation, has improved things not just for Billy but for the rest of his family too. Billy can now get about unaided and his big brother Robert is helping him learn to ride a bike, something his family never dreamed possible. "He can walk around our kitchen, he can step up and down steps, he can get into a shopping trolley now, which before he couldn't get into a child's shopping trolley because his legs were too stiff," his mum Savien said. He gets up out of his bed and walks into our bed in the morning which is just amazing, we never dreamt that he would be able to walk in … Continue reading →

ADEL, GA (WALB) - It's football homecoming season in south Georgia. And when the court takes the field in Cook County Friday night, there's one homecoming attendant who will likely evoke cheers. 14-year-old Misty Triggs was born with cerebral palsy and has never been able to walk. She says sometimes it's hard to feel like a regular teenager because she's confined to a wheel chair. "I can't walk like the other kids, and sometimes its hard for me to be able to accept that. It's hard for me because I want to be normal but I know I'm not," said Misty. But her freshman class sees her as a normal teenager like them. And they've voted Misty to represent the class in the homecoming court this Friday. "Misty is like any of us, she acts the same she's born the same, just because of a few things doesn't make any difference," said Elizabeth Mccumber, Misty's friend. Her Dad says it's incredible to see how many students love Misty and her positive outlook on life. He says moving to south Georgia has made all the difference. "That was one of the things I was really worried about when we moved out … Continue reading →

UCP worker intentionally burned adult with hot water October 10, 2012 12:00 AM STOCKTON - The mother of a mentally disabled man has filed a lawsuit against United Cerebral Palsy after one of the organization's caretakers burned her son with scalding water. Court documents say former employee Matthew Telena placed the victim in a blistering shower after the client had soiled himself. Telena pleaded guilty to felony charges in criminal court and is serving a one-year sentence in the San Joaquin County Jail for the abuse. The victim's mother, Deanne Padilla, is suing the organization, claiming negligence and dependent adult abuse. Telena additionally is being sued for negligence, battery and assault. "It appears this guy was unfit to be around and taking care of these disabled individuals," said Padilla's attorney Ray Waters of the Stockton law firm Drivon, Turner & Waters. "It's a horrible way to treat people who are in that position." Padilla said prior to the burning incident, she had called the organization multiple times to complain that Telena was not caring for her son properly, and she suspected he caused an injury to her son's nose, her lawsuit says. She said they didn't take action to protect … Continue reading →

ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR) today announced that it has named Jane Wasman as President, International. Ms. Wasman most recently has served as Acordas Chief, Strategic Development and General Counsel. In her new role, Ms. Wasman will lead the Companys efforts to identify and launch in-licensing and commercial opportunities outside the United States. She will also be responsible for managing Acordas collaboration with Biogen Idec (BIIB) in their international development and commercialization of FAMPYRA (prolonged-release fampridine tablets). Ms. Wasman will also continue to lead the Companys global strategic development and will retain the title of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. I am delighted that Jane will be spearheading our proactive efforts to ready Acorda for expansion into international markets. Janes career has included extensive international pharmaceuticals experience, in addition to her leadership of numerous key initiatives at Acorda. These will be valuable assets as we prepare for international expansion, said Ron Cohen, Acordas President and CEO. We believe that identifying opportunities outside the United States, as well as determining how to best realize the value of our existing pipeline and future in-licensed compounds in international markets, can contribute importantly to shareholder value. The Companys initial international efforts will … Continue reading →

Buy photos Deputy manager Kelly Taylor, Sophie Harper, three, Scruff, Charlie Jelfs, two, and nursery nurse Claire Bruce help raise funds for Georgia. Picture by Marcus Mingins 3912014MMR A NINE-mile Midnight Walk will be held next Friday (October 5) to raise funds for Hope for Georgia - the campaign to raise 20,000 to send Bromsgrove girl Georgia Almquest to America for specialist stem cell treatment. Georgia, who is two next month, has cerebral palsy, which means she is unable to hold her head up, sit or crawl. The stem cell procedure will improve her quality of life and is her only chance of walking. Next Fridays walk will start at McDonalds in Wychbold and go from there to the Castle Nursery, based at BHI Parkside, and back again. The event has been organised by Claire Bruce from Castle Nursery and will conclude a whole week of events which are being held there. On Monday (October 1), there will be a pyjama party for staff and children and on Tuesday (October 2) there will be a bake off where each of the nurserys rooms will compete against each other. The cakes will be sold off at the end for the cause. … Continue reading →

Matthew Taylor, a 15-year-old from Florida who has cerebral palsy, runs in St. Paul on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in preparation for running 10 miles on Sunday as part of a Medtronic Global Heroes program. Taylor is one of 25 athletes who'll be participating in races this weekend. (Pioneer Press: Jean Pieri) Cerebral palsy can make movement tough for a kid. But the condition won't stop Matthew Taylor from competing in the Medtronic TC 10-Mile race this weekend. In fact, it's a key part of the reason the 15-year-old Florida boy was making his first visit to Minnesota on Friday, Oct. 5. Taylor is one of 25 athletes competing in either the 10-miler or marathon Sunday as part of a Medtronic program that annually sponsors athletes who run with medical devices. The Fridley-based company makes an implanted drug pump that delivers medication to Taylor's spine that treats muscle spasticity due to cerebral palsy. The disc-shaped pump measures 3.4 inches in diameter and is less than an inch thick. "It felt like my muscles would get tighter and tighter as I walked, moved or did anything else," Taylor said of life before he received the implant in 2010. After the surgery, … Continue reading →

Newswise Access to oral health care can be a challenge for people with cleft lip and palate. The greater complexity of treatment for these patients creates issues of time, cost, and scope of orthodontic practice. A study finds that while orthodontists have the motivation to treat this population, training and experience may be lacking. The Cleft PalateCraniofacial Journal presents results of a survey of orthodontic residents in the United States and Canada. They were asked if they planned to treat patients with cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, and special needs such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism. The survey was conducted online, and 208 residents responded. The 41-item survey asked residents about the importance of serving this group of patients, whether these residents planned to serve such patients in their future practices, and if they would charge higher than typical fees. The added difficulties of orthodontic treatment for patients with cleft lip and palate and other special needs may cause private practices to limit such treatment. Hospitals and university centers are often where these patients seek treatment. This can limit access to oral health care for these patients, particularly those in rural areas and those who rely on … Continue reading →

By Radar Staff Imagine the Hatfields and the McCoys - complete with police blotter, caught on tape jaw-droppers, "They started it first" defenses, and the horrific bullying of disabled children - and we're just talking about the grown-ups. As a feud rages between his family and their neighbors, Ohio father-of-five William Bailey was caught on camera (with his 9-year-old son Joseph) relentlessly mocking a 10-year-old girl named Hope Holcomb, who suffers from cerebral palsy, by using an exaggerated limp to imitate the way she walks to the school bus stop. PHOTOS: The Name Game - Celebs Who've Changed Their Names Bailey said he only resorted to humiliating the handicapped girl because of the ongoing family feud. He says the limp was a direct response to the Knight family's mocking of his son Joseph, who suffers from seizures and ADHD. He said he was inspired to limp as if he has CP after the rival family taunted his son by calling him a "retard" at the school bus stop. "I told my son, 'If they want to call us retard, well show them a 'retard.' And we walked to the car from the bus like that. I did that with my … Continue reading →

Last updated at 18:26, Tuesday, 02 October 2012 FUNDRAISERS have been left stunned after a businessman donated 5,000 towards opening a childrens treatment centre. Joanne and Paul Bennett, whose three-year-old son Jack has severe cerebral palsy, hope to bring specialist services and treatment, known as conductive education, to Cumbria. At present Jack and family, of Gleaston Avenue, Barrow, have to travel to the Legacy Rainbow House, Lancashire, for treatment for his condition. After Ray Armstrong, managing director of PKA Company, heard about little Jacks condition and the campaign, he dug deep and offered up a 5,000 donation. In a bid to help families in a similar situation it is hoped 30,000 will be raised, which could see a clinic set up in Barrow. Mrs Bennett has revealed she is in talks with the Greengate Childrens Centre about hosting a one-day-a-week session at the Greengate Street centre. John Goodwin, PKA Company manager, said: When Ray heard about the story, it pulled at his heart strings. Right away he picked up the phone and rang Joanne. He got hold of her and pledged 5,000 he wanted to double what the girls riding the Fred Whitton Challenge had raised. The donation has helped … Continue reading →