Osteoporosis is a global public health problem, with fractures contributing to significant
morbidity and mortality. Although postmenopausal osteoporosis is most common, up to 30 …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent, severe and costly motor disability of childhood.
Consequently, CP is a public health priority for prevention, but its aetiology has proved …

Aim To monitor the trends in prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) by birthweight in Europe,
1980 to 2003. Method Data were collated from 20 population‐based registers contributing to …

Aims The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive update on (1) the overall
prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP);(2) the prevalence of CP in relation to birthweight; and (3) …

OBJECTIVE: To fill gaps in crucial data needed for health and educational planning, we
determined the prevalence of developmental disabilities in US children and in selected …

Aim The aim of this study was to report the prevalence and characteristics of children with
cerebral palsy (CP). Method Children with CP (n= 451) were ascertained by the Autism and …

Cerebral palsy is the most frequent cause of severe physical disability in childhood.
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP) is the second most common type of cerebral palsy after …

Background Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have decreased gait speeds, which can
negatively affect their community participation and quality of life. However, evidence for …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as motor impairment that limits activity, and is attributed to
non-progressive disturbances during brain development in fetuses or infants. The motor …

Non‐technical summary Muscle spasticity, due to an upper motoneuron lesion, often leads
to muscle contractures that limit range of motion and cause increased muscle stiffness …