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Cerebral Palsy Research Symposium

On the 19th of May 2023 the Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register (NICPR) hosted an International Symposium on the latest research on physical activity, sleep, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) outcomes, transition and adulthood in people with Cerebral Palsy. We were joined by international speakers from La Trobe University, University of Melbourne, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Central Remedial Clinic Dublin, and Queen's University Belfast. You can view the presentations from the day below.

 

Welcome from Dr. Claire Kerr, NICPR Co-Manager

 

Opening remarks from Lily Collison, parent of an adult son with CP, author, CP foundation board member

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Physical Activity

Presentations from Georgia McKenzie, Professor Nora Shields, Dr. Stacey Cleary, and Dr. Karen McConnell.

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Comorbidities and Clinical Outcomes

Presentations from Dr. Jennifer Ryan, Dr. Rory O'Sullivan, and Mary-Elaine McCavert.

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Lifespan Perspectives

Presentations from Dr. Jennifer Fortune and Dr. Manjula Manikandan.

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Closing remarks from Alix Crawford, Mae Murray Foundation