Children with Cerebral Palsy are participating in a research study at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.

 

In this TV News Report, Jared McCarty and his mother, Janet, are interviewed about his 40 dives in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

Jared is just one of the children, all ages 3 to 8, who are taking part in these clinical trials.

 

 

 

 

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Conductive Education isn't known as a 'therapy'... it's described as a Holistic Education Program.

 

In a series of 4 to 5 hour sessions, children are put through activities that improve skills, raise independence, and help promote self esteem.

 

Conductive Education is designed for children with motor disabilities and it's mission is to help them walk, eat, sit, and succeed when it comes to daily functions.

 

Find out more in this introduction for Conductive Education Center of Orlando.

 

 

 

 

Supporters say, this program in Orlando, is aggressive in terms of improving range of motion and spasticity. 

The group setting involve techniques to help children achieve their potential and parents are pleased with the results.

  

 

 

 

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Nia'Keyia Williams was born on October 5th at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Her mother had a Cesearean Section but, according to an article on NURSE.com,  Nia'Keyia suffered asphyxia from a premature placental abruption.

The baby became the first baby at the Medical Center to receive Neonatal Therapeutic Hypothermia or Cooling Therapy.

Today, Nia'Keyia is doing well and doesn't appear to have any neurological deficits.

The idea behind Neonatal Therapeutic Hypothermia is that it saves brain cells from dying.

According to the NURSE.com article:
 "Every cell you save makes a big difference," says Phillip Gordon, MD, PhD, section head of neonatology in the department of pediatrics at Ochsner. "The best candidates are those with moderate to moderately severe brain injury." Gordon goes on to say, "If it's mild, it will usually correct itself, and if it's too severe, nothing will work."

 

You can find the full article here:  http://include.nurse.com/article/20081117/SC02/111170096

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D.J. Gregory is a young man with Cerebral Palsy who is proving that he can live life without being confined to certain set of limitations.

 

Gregory made news earlier this year when he pledged to walk every hole of the 2008 PGA tour, all 37 weeks, next to a different professional golfer.

The 30-year old walks with a cane, and according to reports, didn't do any 'physical' training for the challenge. 

He says he simply loves golf and he's out to support the players.

 

Gregory holds a master degree in Sports Marketing and works as an entrepreneur.

 

In this report, he's introduced by CBS NFL correspondant, Jim Nantz, who says he's known Gregory since he was a little boy.

 

 

 

 

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Aquatic Therapy or pool therapy, as it's often called, consists of an exercise program done in the water.

 

The buoyancy of the water supports the weight of the child and allows him/her to move in ways that would be impossible on land.   Physical Therapists insist the pool relaxes muscles and reduces the force of stress placed on the joints . This, in turn, makes it easier to work and strengthen muscles.

 

In this exclusive segment produced by CP Discovery, Physical Therapist, Susan Cook demonstrates how aquatic therapy works and discusses the benefits.

 

 

 

Aquatic Therapy may be used in conjunction with other therapies for children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Down's Syndrome and a number of other childhood diagnosis.

 

Children with fevers, infections, or bowel/bladder problems may not be able to participate in Aquatic Therapy.

 

Physical Therapist, Susan Cook, works with children and adults.

 

 

Susan Cook, Physical Therapist and Owner
Activekidz and Adult Therapy Services
1045 Old Mill Trace
Monroe, GA 30656
Phone:  770-207-6390       
Fax: 678-374-4855
activekidzinc@aol.com

 

 

 

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Hyperbarics is often described as an 'emerging treatment' for a variety of childhood diagnosis.

 

Now, neurologists are testing hyperbaric oxygen therapy to see if it eases symptoms of brain injured children.

According to Ohio's Middletown Journal, 48 children with cerebral palsy are participating in a $1.77 million federally funded study at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

 

Donovan Scruggs, 6, is one of the participants. 

According to the Journal, Donovan's mother, Ebony, says she entered him in the study to help research.

 

When inside the hyperbaric chamber, the child receives high concentrations of oxygen.  The theory behind the treatment is that  high doses of oxygen may be able to  revive damaged or dormant cells in the patient's brains.

 

HBOT is approved to treat non-healing wounds, radiation injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning and the "bends,'' which is a condition suffered by scuba divers who surface too quickly. It's use for neurological disorders, however,  is controversial.

The following local news broadcast announces the results of the 1999 McGill University (Montgomery) study of HBOT for cerebral palsy. 
 

 

 

 

In July 2008, CP Discovery brought you it's own explainer on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. 

The following is our segment on how it works. 

Plus, why Occupational Therapist, Hulet Smith, and co-founder of CP Discovery believes in it's potential.

 

 

 

 

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The Power Pumper is inspired by the railroad and is now used in more than 400 hospitals and clinics across the country. 

 

The drive and steering mechanism of the Power Pumper helps to strengthen lower and upper muscle groups which has been shown to increase motor skills.The device is designed to provide motion to both extremities and is effective for children who have Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Spina Bifida and other childhood diagnosis. 

 

Since the Power Pumper doesn't look like a 'therapeutic device' children are said to 'love' using it.

 

The following video report takes a look at the device and it's history.

 

 

 

For more information on the Power Pumper or to purchase:   http://www.rehabmart.com/product/17304.htm 

 

 

CP Discovery is your source for various interventions, breakthroughs, and discoveries in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. 

We also pride ourselves on providing direction for parents seeking therapy aids and products.

 

The Hemi-Glide is an exerciser used for indications like cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or himiparesis.

This product is a practical home or clinic device that exercises the upper extremity in gravity-assisted, gravity eliminated, and against gravity positions.  Kids can exercise the arm by using the gliding sleeve in all planes of movement. 

 

This particular device can be used while standing, sitting or lying down. 

 

 

 

The pediatric model only weighs 11/2 pounds and can be found here:  http://www.rehabmart.com/product/10167.htm

New technology is being used to help improve the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

 

One girl in Mexico City appears to be having fun playing a game; however,  it's actually an exercise in communicating and expressing feelings.

 

VOA's Robert Raffaele explains in this video report.

 

 

 

 

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G Therapy is described as "a pioneering treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental disorders and and neurological conditions including cerebral palsy, mental subnormality, austism, Down's Syndrome, global delays, etc as well as a range of other chronic conditions".

The website  www.g-therapy.org  indicates that research on this therapy is led by Dr. Gunvant Oswal and Dr. Pooja Upasani in India.

It's a treatment that consists of "combinations of pharmacoepia-based homeopathic medicines derived from herbal remedies and body salts".

According to the website (www.g-therapy.org ) these are some of the highlights of G Therapy:

• G Therapy has shown positive results in over 70% of cases in conditions considered to be irreversible by modern medicine. 
• G Therapy consists of combinations of pharmacopeia-based homeopathic medicines derived from herbal remedies and body salts.
• The exact treatment can differ from patient to patient and is prescribed after an extensive analysis of the patient’s conditions by our staff of experts.
• Over the last 15 years G Therapy has proven itself to be an absolutely safe method of treatment based on the experiences of over 14000 patients and following a number of laboratory studies in India, the UK and USA.
• Furthermore, homeopathy is accepted to be a safe system of medicine on account of its extremely high dilutions.
• It is our mission to help every child. We try to ensure that no child visiting our centre is deprived of treatment for lack of financial resources.

This is video on Cerebral Palsy Kernicterus treatment with Dr. Oswal's G Therapy in India.

It's a case of twins with Kernicterus treated with G Therapy (www.g-therapy.org).

 

 

 

 

For more information on G Therapy, including testimonials, case studies, and more patient video visit:  www.g-therapy.org

 

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