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Bookmark or Share- The History and Origin of Cerebral Palsy | Cerebral Palsy FoundationIn 1955, Isabelle took one step further. She convinced Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Sidney Farber of the need for research into the prevention of cerebral palsy. With that, Dr. Farber brought in 14 of the top medical scientists to form the United Cerebral Palsy Research and Educational Foundation, known today as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation ...
- What is Cerebral Palsy? | Cerebral Palsy FoundationCerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong motor disability impacting more than 17,000,000 people around the world. CP is the result of damage to the developing brain and describes a group of movement disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
- Home | Cerebral Palsy FoundationIn order to understand cerebral palsy, it’s important to understand how our brain and body works and connects. Cerebral Palsy is caused by an injury to the developing brain occurring before, during or shortly after birth. This early brain injury often means the brain is not easily able to send clear messages to the body (such as to the muscles).
- Adults & Adolescence - Cerebral Palsy FoundationExplore information from experts and stories from people with CP who have experienced adolescence and adulthood. The teen years and transitioning to adulthood, brings new considerations for a person with cerebral palsy and their family. Additionally, as a person with cerebral palsy ages, there are new factors to consider including wear and tear on joints, chronic pain and other health issues ...
- Research and Clinical Trials - Cerebral Palsy FoundationThe Cerebral Palsy Foundation is committed to sharing the most up to date Cerebral Palsy clinical trial and research study information with you on an ongoing basis. Every month we'll highlight new or innovative clinical trials around the United States and the world that may be a fit for you or your family member. Check back often for what's new and exciting in the world of cerebral palsy research.
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