His life, 16-year-old Mateo Escovar said, can be one of suffering. And yet he smiles. Every step is danger. Every step brings risk that his muscles will cave, his legs will crumple, and calculations ...

Since Oliver Coombes and Jenna Herndon began swimming, the two usually finished near the bottom of the leaderboard, and by no ...

A swimming pool is a place of solace for Sonja Austad. Swimming for La Center High School brings confidence and joy for the sophomore diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months old. Her form of ...

A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition. Professor Sean ...

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Saturday will be a day to remember for Sam Donaway. The 13-year old from Crawfordville, Fla. is set to sign with the Florida State Swimming and Diving team at the Morcom Aquatics Center Saturday at 1 ...

EL CAJON, Calif. – Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in adolescents, according to the CDC. The disorder affects a person’s ability to move, maintain balance, and reflexes, giving ...