Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy. However, these patients are often treated with medications that may not align with the underlying type ...

Adults living with cerebral palsy cannot die from cerebral palsy, yet the condition is commonly listed as an underlying cause of death on records for adults with cerebral palsy. Research from the ...

In the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy than children. Despite this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still label cerebral palsy as "the most ...

For decades, cerebral palsy resources have focused on the needs of children, but with a new toolkit, that could be changing. The 172-page document is being billed as the “first comprehensive” guide ...

Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the disease. In the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy ...

Cerebral palsy isn’t a progressive condition, but symptoms and functional impairment may change over time. Factors like age at the time of diagnosis and support may make a difference. Cerebral palsy ...

Some medications are seen as a 'fix-all' solution, not addressing the root problem. Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy. However, these ...