https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from University of Hartford When five-year-old Brayden Starr was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby, his parents struggled to find ways to give him the best quality of life. There are few treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy (CP), a brain injury that affects body movement and muscle coordination. When the Starrs met Assistant Professor Sandra Saavedra in the University of Hartford's College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions, they found a new option. Saavedra is currently the only physical therapist in the United States who offers a treatment that has dramatically improved Brayden's capabilities. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-10-video-physical-therapy-children-cerebral.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:10:28 EDT news395482011 We use our hands so often during the day, it's easy to take for granted just how complex our fingers are. Graduate students in the University of Hartford's prosthetics and orthotics program understand these complicated mechanics. Now one of them is using her knowledge to develop what she hopes will be the most realistic prosthetic finger on the market. https://phys.org/news/2014-03-student-realistic-prosthetic-finger.html Engineering Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:20:02 EDT news313920029