The term cerebral palsy (CP) refers to any one of a number of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination but don’t worsen over time. Even though CP affects muscle movement, it isn’t caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. It is caused by abnormalities in parts of the brain that control muscle movements. The majority of children with CP are born with it, although it may not be detected until months or years later. The early signs of CP usually appear before a child reaches 3 years of age. The most common are a lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements (ataxia); stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity); walking with one foot or leg dragging; walking on the toes, a crouched gait, or a “scissored” gait; and muscle tone that is either too stiff or too floppy. A small number of children have CP as the result of brain damage in the first few months or years of life, brain infections such as bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis, or head injury from a motor vehicle accident, a fall, or child abuse.
Stem Cell Therapy for CP (7 mins)
Sacramento Boy undergoes Stem Cell Treatment (5:43 mins)
A Sacramento boy suffering from CP has been one of the first to receive stem cell treatment, with incredible results.
Stem Cell Treatment for CP (4 mins) Adult Stem Cell Therapy for CP – Before (30 secs)
A video showing a patient for adult stem cell therapy for cerebral palsy, before receiving treatment. Please see the After Treatment video as well.
Adult Stem Cell Therapy for CP – After (30 secs)
CIRM "Spotlight On CP" (8-mins)
Here is a video of my speech at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine's "Spotlight on Cerebral Palsy."
Josh Blue disabled comedian (2:18 mins)
A stand up comedian with CP and some great talent.
