5 reliable websites for parents of children with cerebral palsy
Finding reliable and useful resources on cerebral palsy can be a bit of a struggle. Here are five favourites–in no particular order–that you might find useful.
12 frequently asked questions about the gait trainer NF-Walker
If you consider a gait trainer, and you aren’t familiar with the NF-Walker, you probably have many questions. We have gathered the most frequently asked questions and hope the answers given here will be helpful in…
Things we can do to benefit hip joint development
The hip joint is vulnerable in people with physical disabilities, but varied movement and activation of the muscles around the hip joint can be beneficial from an early age. Here are lots of suggestions for great…
The hip is slipping out of place – so what do we do?
People with physical disabilities often experience hip problems. That said, there are things we can do to improve the development of the hip joint and prevent hip dislocation, also called hip luxation.
Why do hip problems occur, and can they be prevented?
Children, young people and adults with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy are at increased risk of developing problems with their hips. The hip can become completely dislocated over time; a phenomenon…
Is the Innowalk Pro a profitable investment?
Anke Trinkner has had her own occupational therapy practice in Besigheim , Germany , for 22 years. Together with five other members of staff, she treats and supports patients in maintaining and improving their…
How the dynamic stander Innowalk gives Alina the much needed activity
When Alina was little she loved to move. She ran more often than she walked, always full speed ahead. Then at the age of 7 she was diagnosed with NCL, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects cells in…
New study - Activity has positive effect on lactate in people with CP
Children and adolescents with CP and GMFCS IV and V have high levels of blood lactate at rest . A newly published study from Lund University found that just after one bout of exercise in the Innowalk , blood lactate…