Cerebral Palsy Health

About Cerebral Palsy Health

Cerebral Palsy is a complex health condition that impacts each individual differently. As a result, finding information about what might help improve function, increase participation, and achieve health and lifestyle goals can be difficult. This podcast is a place for conversations with experts about issues related to cerebral palsy that affect health, fitness, function and participation. We will cover a range of topics including: treatments and therapies, nutrition, neuroplasticity, genetics, exercise and fitness, adaptive sports, accessibility, and new trends.

Publisher

Jennifer Lyman

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2020

Latest episode

30 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Brain Computer Interface with Dr. Adam Kirton

   Have you heard of Brain Computer Interface (BCI)? Have you wondered if this technology might help your child or even yourself achieve goals and unlock potential? The future is here! Join Jen for this episode with Dr. Adam Kirton, Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Neurosciences; Pediatric Neurologist and Co-Founder of Possibility Neurotechnologies, as he explains what BCI is, how it works, who it can be for, how it helps and the current state of research in this field. He also has resources for those who want to try it out at home! Listen and enjoy this episode that goes beyond hype and delivers hope! Possibility Neurotechnologies

2. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Preparing for Orthopaedic Surgery with Drs. Verena Shreiber and Hank Chambers

   Orthopedic surgery can be a fact of life for those with cerebral palsy. Many children undergo multiple surgeries through their childhood and teenage years, especially those with more complex CP.  In this episode I talk with Dr. Hank Chambers and Dr. Verena Schreiber about their recent publication outlining what parents and your child's medical team should do to prepare for orthopaedic surgery, to help ensure a successful surgery, recovery and outcome. Be sure to visit the episode webpage for parent fact sheets and questions you should ask your child's team before your child's next surgery.

3. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Ginny Paleg, PT, DScPT: Considering the Alternatives - Exploring DMI

   On this episode, Jen interviews Ginny Paleg, PT, DScPT to discuss her recent research surrounding Dynamic Movement Intervention. This therapy has gained popularity in recent years and is frequently recommended by therapists, but is the evidence to support its use?  Ginny helps break this down as we explore what does and does not have evidence and why some of these "intensives" are so popular with families.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

31

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