Innovative swim program for people with cerebral palsy

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Innovative swim program for people with cerebral palsy – A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition. Professor Sean Tweedy from UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences and the Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies […]

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Birth injuries and medical negligence

Birth injuries

Birth Injuries – Common Causes, Prevention, and Compensation Options: According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), 7 out of 1000 babies in the US suffer from birth injuries. And while some of these injuries have a genetic factor, there are cases when the injury occurred due to medical negligence. For instance, fractured collar bones […]

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Improving heart health of kids with CP

CP

Improving heart health of kids with CP: A landmark research project led by The University of Queensland is aiming to improve the cardiovascular health of young children with cerebral palsy (CP) by trialling a new running program. Dr Sarah Reedman, a Research Fellow at UQ’s Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, said the study was the […]

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