Let’s explore the most common type of Cerebral Palsy diagnosed in children today. But before we do, it’s important to know that Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood (1). It is defined as brain damage…
18 Best Toys for Cerebral Palsy (Ultimate Buyer’s Guide)
Are you looking for the best toys for cerebral palsy to improve sensory challenges, muscle strength, balance, or coordination? If you answered yes, we got you covered! The following list provides a variety of award-winning, highly rated, and therapist-approved toys…
9 Frequently Asked Questions About Intensive Physical Therapy
Intensive physical therapy is a powerful form of therapy to help children with developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, or neurological disorders like cerebral palsy. You may be wondering things like: What is intensive physical therapy? How is intensive PT different…
5 Benefits of Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (Even If Your Child “Can’t Walk”)
Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) is a long fancy name for walking on a treadmill with support. “Bodyweight supported” is usually done with the help of certain types of equipment (i.e Universal exercise unit, gait trainer, etc.). Here specifically,…
Muscle Tone and Muscle Strength – What’s The Difference?
Often as a physical therapist, I get the question “What is the difference between muscle tone and muscle strength?” I’ve decided to put together a fact sheet for easy distinction of the differences so you, as a parent, can better…
What Is Cuevas Medek Exercises? (Powerful Therapy for Motor Delays)
Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) is a powerful therapy approach to help children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, or other neuromuscular conditions. CME intensive therapy allows kids the opportunity to gain courage and self-sufficiency in reaching…
15 Common and Effective Cerebral Palsy Therapy Activities
Here are 15 of the most common and effective cerebral palsy therapy activities that play a vital role in treating kids with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Therapy plays a crucial role to improve a child’s overall quality of life! What’s even…
