Cerebral palsy causes decreased mobility due to reduced muscle strength; leaving walking and bodily movements to be incredibly difficult. However, the bionic knee brace designed by Shahnoor Amin and ...

It is characterized by joint stiffness and muscle tightness. The brace is the first lower-extremity device designed to assist motion or provide support using soft muscle-like “smart materials” that ...

Children with cerebral palsy might soon use technology to gain some independence. UC Riverside researchers are developing robotic sleeves that provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy ...

A 4th grader with cerebral palsy is closer to her dream of playing the viola. And her helpers are 3 local engineering students who've never even picked up an instrument. "I love music. I always ...

Cerebral palsy is often caused by preterm birth or complications just before or after birth, such as maternal infection. As many as 30% of children likely have a genetic cause for their CP.

Published results showed use of a novel hip brace was effective for preventing progression of hip displacement and improving quality of life in patients with nonambulatory cerebral palsy.In a ...

Huntington Beach native Katy Fetters shows the ExoSym Leg Brace that she says has made walking more comfortable. She founded a blog for young people like her who have cerebral palsy.