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Project

Myostructural Integration as a Complementary Treatment for Cerebral Palsy

Center:

CA-Stanford University School of Medicine, DBP

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

Heidi Feldman
[email protected]
650-723-5711

Project Description:

Project Description Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a severe, non-progressive, neurological disorder that appears in early childhood and permanently affects movement and coordination. Medical treatments focus on the neurological basis of spasticity and principally include painful injections and/or invasive surgeries that are only variably effective. Recent research suggests that secondary effects of neural injuries cause structural changes locally in the muscle and fascia that contribute to functional mobility limitations. Loosening of these tissues and a realignment of muscles and joints could allow these children improved movement. This is a small randomized cross-over study of 8 children with CP.

Keyword(s):

Myostructural Integration, Cerebral Palsy, CAM, fascia

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National