Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Scientist at Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine, Kettering Medical Center and Children's Medical Center of Dayton are studying the affects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on children with spastic cerebral palsy.

This study involves high concentrations of oxygen to be delivered to children with spastic cerebral palsy utilizing a pressurized chamber. The study is being offered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is free to participants as part of a federally funded project.

So far the researchers have studied 48 children; however, they are currently seeking more participants between 3 and 8 years of age.

If you would like more information please contact Connie Bruns at (937) 641-4279 and as always if you have any questions regarding your child please feel free to contact me directly at (888) 456-4658 or Robert@dioriofirm.com

Children's Hospital’s Dr. Gregory Borschel, recently performed a nerve transfer on the brachial plexus of a child. A nerve transfer has been around for several years; however it was not performed on children until recently.

Prior to the nerve transfer, surgeons typically performed what is called a nerve graft on children with brachial plexus injuries. A nerve graft takes healthy nerves from elsewhere in the body and grafts them around the damaged nerves. This procedure has several downsides including leaving a “numb spot” in the location where the nerves were taken for the graft.

The nerve transfer, a six hour microsurgery, involves cutting the crushed nerves that send messages to the arm, hand and shoulder and reconnecting them to an undamaged or healthy, redundant nerve.

Washington University School of Medicine's chief of the division of plastic and reconstructive surgery Dr. Susan Mackinnon called the results “spectacular.”

The following video provided by CP Discovery, discusses physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy.

The video includes topics such as, how long children will need physical therapy, benefits of therapy and goals that can be achieved with therapy.

This video was made by CP Discovery and explains what to look for when determining which Hippotherapy center is best for your child with cerebral palsy.

The video below, made by CP Discovery takes an in depth look at Hippotherapy and the benefits of horse therapy for children with cerebral palsy.

For more information on Butterfly Dreams Farm in Watkinsville, GA. or Peggy Curran please visit their website www.butterflydreamsfarm.org.

This video explains the benefits of cord blood stem cells for the treatment of cerebral palsy and other disorders as well as answers the question: can you use someone else’s cord blood stem cells if you did not bank your own?

The following video depicts the benefits of cord blood stem cells on a little girl with cerebral palsy due to a stroke. A Cord Blood transfusion takes less then an hour and can have immediate benefits. Currently, banking cord blood costs around $2000 up front and $150 per year. Additionally, the ethical and legal issues involved in using embryonic stem cells are bypassed when using cord blood stem cells.

This video describes the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for children and adults with cerebral palsy and strokes. To find a treatment center in your area please see my previous post.

The risk of a child developing cerebral palsy may be cut by nearly 50 percent by administering magnesium sulfate to women just before delivery. The reason magnesium sulfate reduces instances of cerebral palsy is currently unknown however, researchers at University of North Carolina (UNC) are currently investigating the link.

This is a crucial finding because magnesium sulfate is inexpensive and readily available at most hospitals. Therefore, it is likely that doctors will be able to administer magnesium sulfate to a significant number of mothers that deliver their child prematurely. Furthermore, doctors could begin using the treatment immediately as FDA approval is not necessary for the use of magnesium sulfate according to Dr. John Thorp, co-author of the study and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Thorp went further to say that “This is one of the most promising breakthroughs in the management of high-risk pregnancies in more than 30 years,”

Below please find a Video from UNC medical center on magnesium sulfate and cerebral palsy.

Lack of prenatal care can lead to devastating results to a child such as cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy, spina bifida or even death. Often these conditions can be avoided with proper prenatal care. Tonights 20/20 will focus on a grassroots campaign to save these children. Although, the doctors treating these children are doing a great service one has to think; wouldn’t it have been so much easier (for everyone) to treat the mothers (that they are able to treat) properly to begin with and avoid this devastating situation?

Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation CNS Foundation is a national non-profit organization that fosters innovations in brain repair and regeneration for children with cerebral palsy.

In this video occupational therapist, Jean Davison, discusses Sensory Integration Therapy and explains what it is and the benefits for children with cerebral palsy.

Below please find a video pertaining to TheraSuit therapy and a list of TheraSuit therapy centers.

We are in the beginning stages of compiling a list of specialists that treat children with cerebral palsy. The Following is a list of Intensive Suit Therapy (TheraSuit) Centers.

Therasuit LLC Treatment Center (Pediatric Fitness Center)
2111 Cass Lake Rd. Suite 102
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
248 -706 -1308

Therapies 4 Kids, Inc.

Florida Office - HQ - (888) 490-6611
4001 N. Ocean Drive, Suite 305
Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308

New York Office - (800) 617-5474
55 Bryant Ave Suite 6A
Roslyn, NY 11021

New Jersey Office - (800) 617-5474
2200 Route 10 West Suit 160
Parsippany,NJ 07054

Bahrain Office -
Steps Rehab Center
Vila 96 Abu Ghazal
Manama 330 - Bahrain
Kingdom Of Bahrain

www.therapies4kids.com
www.speechtherapies4kids.com
www.therapies4adults.com
www.brightstepsforward.org
954-907-6783 cell
954-241-6726 efax
954-491-6699 office fax
admissions@therapies4kids.com

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The Following list of Hippotherapy Clinical Specialists compiled by the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc.

If you are a specialist and would like to be added to our list please e-mail me your contact information at Robert@dioriofirm.com

The Law Offices of Robert A. D’Iorio, PLLC does not endorse or attest to the competence of any specialist.

HPCS - A therapist who carries the AHCB Board Certification in Hippotherapy. Hippotherapy Clinical Specialists names are followed by 'HPCS' on this list.
Level II Therapist - A therapist who has completed both Level I and II AHA Approved Courses who demonstrates clinical problem solving with respect to clinical reasoning, the Hippotherapy Conceptual Framework and application of the Disablement Model. They have clinical application of NDT, SI and Motor Learning within the hippotherapy treatment strategy.
Level I Therapist - A therapist who has completed the AHA Approved Level I Course who has gained the basic knowledge of the horse's movement and its application to patients with neuromuscular disorders. They have also gained knowledge of horse and patient selection, evaluation, treatment planning and business aspects.
** NARHA Registered Therapist

Alabama
Ellen Davis, OT, HPCS** edavis8836@bellsouth.net
Pelham, AL
Kristye Chastang, PT Level I PKChastang@aol.com
Bay Minette, AL

Alaska
Joann Schnellbaecher, OT** Level II jvschnell@yahoo.com
Anchorage, AK

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We are in the beginning stages of compiling a list of specialists that treat children with cerebral palsy. The Following is a list of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Centers. If you would like your center to be added to the list please e-mail me your contact information and I will add your Center to the list.

The Law Offices of Robert A. D’Iorio, PLLC does not endorse or attest to the competence of any specialist.

Ocean Hyperbaric Neurologic Center
4001 Ocean Drive
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308
Telephone: (800) 552-0255 or
(954) 771-4000 Fax: (954) 776-0670
Website: www.oceanhbo.com
Email: infor@oceanhbo.com

Raymond H. Cralle, RPT
525 N.E. 3rd Avenue
Suite 106
Delray Beach, FL 33444

www.CrallePhysicalTherapy.net
www.ORCCAHBO.com (under construction)
www.HopeSpringsInc.org

Chico Hyperbaric Center
1026 Mangrove Ave., Suite 10
Chico, CA 95926
Telephone: 1-888-324-6240
or (530) 899-9361 Fax: (530) 899-9841
Email: info@HBOToday.com

Hyperbaric Recovery & Rejuvenation Center
1370 Medical Center Drive, Suite C
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707) 584-4325
Fax: (707) 584-7884

Pittsburgh Hyperbaric Institute
533 Washington Ave
Bridgeville, PA 15107
(412) 221-5788

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We are in the beginning stages of compiling a list of specialists that treat children with cerebral palsy. The Following is a list of Audiologists. If you are an Audiologist that treats children with cerebral palsy and would like to be added to the list please e-mail me your name and contact information and I will add you to the list.

*The Law Offices of Robert A. D’Iorio, PLLC does not endorse or attest to the competence of any specialist.

Academy of Doctors of Audiology

1020 Monarch Street, Suite 300B
Lexington, KY 40513
Phone: (866) 493-5544 (toll free)
Fax: (859) 977-7441

Hearing Health Center (HHC)

Chicago
30 N Michigan Ave.
Suite 1429
Chicago IL 60602
312.263.7171

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