Pretoria Centre for Cerebral Palsy

We are looking for a few models for the DMI course that will be presented in Randburg on the 21st and 22nd of January 2024!

If you are interested please contact us via email
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If you are an adult with Cerebral Palsy - please be so kind to complete the survey

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*YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! THIS PROMISE TO BE IMPACTFUL AND INSPIRING!*💥

*Moms of Miracles Online Workshop*
19th October 2023
19:00
Via Zoom💻

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https://journals.lww.com/jaaosglobal/fulltext/2019/04000/hip_surveillance_is_important_to_children_with.1.aspx

Hip Surveillance in Cerebral Palsy

Hip Surveillance is Important to Children with Cerebral... : JAAOS Global Research & Reviews An abstract is unavailable.

Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS) for Cerebral Palsy Management 🏥💪

🌟 Cerebral Palsy Management Spotlight: Exploring Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS)! 🚀💫

Welcome to our Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week! Today, we're shining a spotlight on Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS) as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with cerebral palsy. Let's delve into the details of SEMLS and its impact on improving mobility and function. 💪

🔎 What is Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS)?
Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS) is a comprehensive surgical approach used in the management of cerebral palsy. It involves a single surgical procedure that addresses multiple musculoskeletal issues simultaneously, aiming to improve gait patterns, correct deformities, and enhance overall function. The surgery is customized based on each individual's specific needs, focusing on their unique challenges and goals.

✨ Benefits of SEMLS:
1️⃣ Gait Improvement: SEMLS aims to improve gait patterns and walking abilities by addressing underlying musculoskeletal abnormalities. The surgery can correct issues such as contractures, joint deformities, or muscle imbalances, leading to a more efficient and functional walking pattern.
2️⃣ Enhanced Mobility: By improving gait and addressing specific impairments, SEMLS can enhance overall mobility and independence. It allows individuals with cerebral palsy to navigate their environment more effectively and participate in activities with greater ease.
3️⃣ Joint Preservation: SEMLS can help preserve joint health by correcting abnormal alignment and reducing excessive stress on joints. This may potentially prevent the development of secondary joint complications in the long term.
4️⃣ Improved Quality of Life: By optimizing mobility and function, SEMLS can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy. It allows them to participate more fully in daily activities, social interactions, and recreational pursuits.

🏥 The Surgical Process:
SEMLS involves a collaborative effort between orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and the individual's care team. The surgery is typically followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy to optimize the surgical outcomes.

🌈 A Personal Journey:
Each individual's experience with SEMLS is unique. The decision to undergo the surgery is made based on a thorough evaluation of the individual's functional abilities, impairments, and goals. If you or someone you know is considering SEMLS, it's important to consult with a specialized team to determine if it is a suitable option.

SEMLS offers great potential for improving mobility and function in individuals with cerebral palsy. It demonstrates the commitment of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and optimize the well-being of those with CP.

Stay tuned for more informative content as we continue to explore different therapeutic interventions for cerebral palsy management throughout Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week!

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When you have a neurotypical child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams, auditions, organizations and clubs.

But when you have a child with certain differences, this is often not the case. Learning may take longer, both academically and socially. Despite their tremendous efforts, results are often a fraction of their peers and social acceptance is fleeting, setting them up for painful comparisons and bitter frustration. Instead of a fun and fulfilling experience, school can become a breeding ground for depression and anxiety, and assignments a battle ground at home. It is exhausting for parent and child alike.

This is the week of SPED (Special Education), Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness.

For all the children who struggle every day to succeed in a world that does not recognize their gifts and talents, and for those who are walking beside them, please let this be a gentle reminder to be kind and accepting of ALL people.

Recognize that the "playing field" is not always a level surface.

Children who learn differently are not weird. They are merely gifted in ways that our society does not value enough. Yet they want what everyone else wants: To be accepted!!

If you choose, please "copy and paste" (by touching and holding the text) onto your profile in honor of all children who are deemed "different".
Our world would be far less beautiful without them.
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24-hour activity for children with cerebral palsy: a clinical practice guide
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dmcn.14654

About a third of children with cerebral palsy are non-ambulatory and will require the use of a wheelchair. Getting the right wheelchair at an early age helps a child gain independence and all the confidence that can inspire.

Contact the Pretoria Centre for Cerebral Palsy.

Valuable tips and information:

https://cpfamilynetwork.org/resources/blog/choosing-your-childs-first-wheelchair/

Choosing Your Child’s First Wheelchair | Cerebral Palsy Family Network Getting the right wheelchair at an early age helps a child gain independence and all the confidence that can inspire. Check out our tips for finding the right one for your child.

Cerebral Palsy Awareness... Share your story!

https://youtu.be/7lOyY_6fyv8

Aziel's Story

Pretoria Centre for Cerebral Palsy now takes appointments on their Page.

Green is the color of cerebral palsy awareness. Every disability or cause has a color. For example, heart disease is red, breast cancer is pink, childhood cancer is yellow, and cerebral palsy is green. Why is green the color of cerebral palsy awareness? Green is associated with new growth, vibrant lives, and renewal of life. Because thousands of children are affected by cerebral palsy, and a new generation of adults is navigating the world of this disorder, green seems to be the perfect match!

Green is the color of cerebral palsy awareness. Every disability or cause has a color. For example, heart disease is red, breast cancer is pink, childhood cancer is yellow, and cerebral palsy is green. Why is green the color of cerebral palsy awareness? Green is associated with new growth, vibrant lives, and renewal of life. Because thousands of children are affected by cerebral palsy, and a new generation of adults is navigating the world of this disorder, green seems to be the perfect match!

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Awareness needs to be spread
The more people know about cerebral palsy, the more we can create a safe and friendly culture for those living with the condition. We can help them strive for excellence in spite of the extreme challenges they face.

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WORLD CP DAY 2021!💚 | LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY For World CP Day we celebrated by creating this video with the help of an amazing community of adults and children with cerebral palsy. World CP Day is on Oc...

Millions Of Reasons

Whether you’re a person with cerebral palsy or a friend, family member or colleague of someone living with cerebral palsy, there is something everyone can get involved in!

October 6 marks World Cerebral Palsy Day. We ask people around the world to come together to celebrate and support those living with CP, embrace diversity and to help create a more accessible future for everyone.

As cerebral palsy affects more than 17 million people worldwide, there are millions of reasons to make your voice heard on October 6. Join the movement this World Cerebral Palsy day to help create awareness and action around cerebral palsy.
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Tomorrow will be World Cerebral Palsy Day. Pretoria Centre for Cerebral Palsy will be celebrating with people around the world and support those living with CP, embrace diversity and help create a more accessible future for everyone.

Let us know in the comments who you will supporting on World CP day. October the 6th.

Share and create more awareness on World CP day!