The Biophysical "Diet": Organic Health Investments --- Part 1
The entire content of this post is surely too comprehensive to attempt to drive down any readers throat in one sitting. As we have often seen in many dining experiences, our eyes are usually bigger...
View ArticleThe Structure of Scientific Revolutions
The following are snipets from one of the most influencial and insightful books I have ever read. The book itself is quite comprehensive...and therefore contains many more sage and intelligent points...
View ArticleProfessional Profiles: Kenny Spracklin B.Sc., CAT(C), CSCS
I suppose it is only fitting to have good friend and fellow health / rehab enthusiast Kenny Spracklin as the subject the blogs first expert professional profile. The mandate of these profiles is not...
View ArticleSensory Body Mapping: Brain Exercises for Cerebral Palsy
One of the biggest (if not THE biggest) mysteries of mankind if the human brain. It has been said that we only truly understand about 2% of how the brain works...which begs the question as to what (if...
View ArticleActivating the hands in Cerebral Palsy
This post is a follow up to the previous post on sensory brain exercises for CP. Although these sensory exercises are useful, they are somewhat limited when you are presented with a hand that is...
View ArticleAFO's and Cerebral Palsy: Do or Don't?
Although it remains one of the main issues / topics discussed during almost every family meeting or training session, I haven't quite given AFO's (all orthotics in general) the attention it deserves....
View ArticleRigidity and Spasticity: What's the Difference?
This is a question that, strangely enough, does not get asked very much...at least to me. The reason I would categorize this fact as "strange" is that, within the context of neurodevelopmental...
View ArticleFunctional Range Conditioning for Cerebral Palsy: Introduction
This post has taken quite awhile to "come to print"...for no other reason other than it is the result of many rounds of formulation / implementation / re-formulation. In essence, it is meant to be...
View ArticleEarly Detection and Intervention: Strategies for Immediate Action
One of the most frustrating realities within the context of Cerebral Palsy (CP) is that "diagnosis", as such, is generally made around the age of 2 years old. In other words, although it may be known...
View ArticleThe Importance of Recovery in Cerebral Palsy
In the race to achieve developmental milestones, promote dynamic movement, and improve overall function, I have found that the "larger picture" is sometimes clouded if not lost completely. By this I...
View ArticleNavigating Hip Pain in Cerebral Palsy
In a continuing series on hip pain in Cerebral Palsy (CP), I wanted to share an interesting (an actually quite common) occurence when addressing the issue of hip pain in children with CP and other...
View ArticleCerebral Palsy and the "Economy of Health"
The intrinsic (and extrinsic) complexities of Cerebral Palsy (CP) are numerous...to say the least. Although this statement is generally quite intuitive, this reality sometimes / oftentimes gets lost...
View ArticleBroader strategies for rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy
Time.Team.Plan.Despite the seemingly intuitive nature of formulating a rehabilitation strategy, I have found that many people (care-givers and care-seekers alike) get easily distracted or otherwise...
View ArticleStanding Frames: The Broader Discussion
The discussions I typically have surrounding standing frames (or "verticalization" in general) typically begin with a formally simplistic question:"Are standing frames good or bad?"As those who know me...
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