Assistive technology: 6 of the Coolest Gadgets
People with cerebral palsy (CP) face a wide-range of challenges, but with assistive technology, they can improve their ability to function and consequently, their daily lives.
5 Fun Winter Activities for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Being a kid is all about being active – and with snow comes plenty of possibilities for fun activities, so there is no reason your child should sit passive in front of the fireplace all winter.
Can early mobilization help patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
A feasibility study conducted by Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital in Norway shows that patients with TBI might benefit from using new technology in their rehabilitation.
Meet Oliver. He is One in a Billion - A Real-Life Neuro Hero
Oliver is a trooper, a real-life Neuro Hero. His life has consisted of chronic pain, operations, investigations, admissions, therapies, daily physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, countless medications and…
Research shows that 94% of the patients improved their clinical outcome with assisted walking-movement
A new, international meta-analysis on patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders breaks good news for assisted movement therapy. The study, published in a peer reviewed journal, shows improved…
Static vs. Dynamic Standing Training – What’s More Effective?
Katarina Lauruschkus is a Swedish physiotherapist with a PhD from Lund University. She currently works as a scientist at the same university, and as an advisor at the local children’s habilitation centre. She’s…
When Should Assistive Devices be Introduced?
It’s the goal of most parents of children with disabilities to get your child to crawl, stand and walk, in that order. And for most, it is achievable either independently or by the support of devices. But how soon…
Music therapy for kids with disabilities
Music plays a big part in most people’s lives. It can be relaxing, spark certain feelings and increase quality of life. For people with disabilities, music has several advantages and can help to develop mental,…