Pediatric Upper Extremity Function
March 22, 2023
Arms are useful appendages for how they are meant to be used. Often with neurological concerns, the arms are used for other activities such as body... Read MoreOur blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
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March 22, 2023
Arms are useful appendages for how they are meant to be used. Often with neurological concerns, the arms are used for other activities such as body... Read MoreMarch 14, 2023
Much of pediatric care is provided with the same physiological foundations as adults. However, pediatric care is adapted to the differences in the... Read MoreMarch 13, 2023
Electrical stimulation (e-stim) is a hot topic in rehabilitation. In this blog, we focus on the stimulation of specific muscles or nerves in... Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
Body paralysis and paraparesis are well-known outcomes of brain injury (including stroke) and spinal cord injury. However, one type of paralysis that... Read MoreFebruary 22, 2023
Neuromodulation or modifying nerve function can occur in a variety of ways, including chemical or electrical stimulation. Last week, chemical... Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
Hip dysplasia occurs when the ball and socket joint of the hip separate. This can be ever so slightly or a major issue, but, in either case, it... Read MoreFebruary 9, 2023
Nerve injury from a head injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological disease processes varies by the type of injury to nerves. The injury can occur... Read MoreFebruary 8, 2023
Many types of pain can occur in the body. Each type of pain is treated differently. Pain can range from uncomfortable to intolerable. It seems the... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.