A new national study has found that single-event multi-level surgery (SEMLS) helps straighten the legs and improves walking ...

In the first clip, the boy appears to drag his feet as he walks, while his knees—particularly the left one—stay bent throughout his steps. In the second clip, his knees remain bowed inward. But his ...

Spastic cerebral palsy is a disorder that involves muscle stiffness. Symptoms and signs may include difficulty walking, trouble manipulating objects, and vision, hearing, or speech challenges.

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Out-toeing is when your toes point outward naturally while you're standing or ...

A recent randomized clinical trial published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology assessed whether injections of botulinumtoxin-A in calf muscles benefit children with cerebral palsy. “We ...

Although it’s not the first line of treatment, surgery can offer many benefits to those with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition, but there are many treatments available. This ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Clinical gait analysis can be used to assess children with various walking problems. It may also lead to lower ...

Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting an estimated 18 million people worldwide. Our recent research at the University of Surrey shows that misconceptions about ...