HealthFirst reporter Leslie Toldo tells us all about this new treatment for foot drop. About 20 percent of stroke patients will suffer foot drop. It's the inability to raise the foot because of ...

A robotics specialist in physical therapy unveiled the world’s first shoe that can reduce frictional forces and adapt to ...

For many kids with cerebral palsy, walking is taxing. They might spend thousands of hours step-stepping in physical therapy to make walking easier. In recent years researchers have developed robots to ...

A new national study has found that single-event multi-level surgery (SEMLS) helps straighten the legs and improves walking ...

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Physical therapy is key to any cerebral palsy treatment plan. Talk with a doctor to get a referral to one near you. Share on Pinterest NickyLloyd/Getty Images Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term ...

About The Study: In this randomized clinical trial, overground robot-assisted gait training using a wearable robot significantly improved gross motor function and gait pattern. This new ...

Though rare, cerebral palsy can sometimes cause hypotonic symptoms, or chronic muscle weakness. Treatments such as physical therapy or surgery can help improve mobility. Cerebral palsy is a physical ...