In the older child, teen or adult with established body habits, the first step is to restore alignment. In many, this can be accomplished in a few days of intensive […]
A Surprising Outlier from the 1930s
From time to time, I receive heart-warming stories of Outliers and their parents. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I believe their stories encourage us all […]
Adult Neuroplasticity Explained
A team led by Neil and Liz Losin at Day’s Edge Productions created this educational piece. (Day’s Edge Productions) I think it is particularly useful for older children and teenagers […]
Revolutionize Your Approach To Therapy This Summer
Doing “more of the same harder” is unlikely to produce significant change. Why not try something new this summer? Traditionally, most doctors and therapists have focused their work on the […]
How Much Does It Hurt? Part 2
Most children and adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI) live with chronic pain. The more severe the injury, the earlier the pain onset. I went […]
How Much Does It Hurt?
Three out of every four children with cerebral palsy and the majority with brachial plexus injury have chronic, moderate to severe pain (Level 7-10). In most cases, the pain relates […]
Wise words from Marina Morris
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. We all have a disability and Marina believe’s it’s about time somebody taught you how […]
An Intensive Experience by Erik Zimmerman – Adults with CP can Improve
Erik is a healthy 48 year old with spastic diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy that primarily affects his legs. The following is his story of dramatic change in just […]
Impossible for the Child, Possible for an Adult
In the early years of life, we often have to wait for the brain and the body to mature. I think of it as a delay for development, not a […]
Have you decided that your child’s function is “Good Enough”?
When parents are first told that there might be a problem with their child’s brain or nerves, most are hopeful that with hard work and the right help there will […]