Growing up Kutcher. Michael Kutcher on Life with Cerebral Palsy Part One and so much more!
Release Date: 04/08/2021
Neurosurgery and Physiatry - Their role on the team to treat CP at Gillette Specialty Healthcare.
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Are you interested in neurosurgical interventions for cerebral palsy or have you considered consulting with a physiatrist for care for your child? Listen up to learn more!
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Meet the Gait Lab Experts and Orthopedic Surgeons from Gillette Specialty Healthcare
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Have you wondered if gait analysis might be helpful for you or your child or how gait patterns develop in someone with cerebral palsy across the lifespan? Let's Talk CP host, Cynthia Frisina talks with Dr. Tom Novachek and Dr. Andrew Georgiadis from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare about gait, gait analysis, and what makes Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare such a special place in this new 2022 episode of "Let's Talk CP."
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Growing up Kutcher - Part Two Michael Kutcher Talks about his Life with Cerebral Palsy... Growing up, Family Dynamics & Much More!
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Part Two of this very special episode series, when CPF podcast host Cynthia Frisina dives deeper with Michael Kutcher into his life growing up in Iowa with cerebral palsy, his "coming of age" and life as the twin brother of actor Christopher "Ashton" Kutcher.
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Cracking the Cerebral Palsy Genetic Code Part Two with Dr. Michael Kruer, Physician Scientist at Phoenix Children's Hospital
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Let's Talk CP host, Cynthia Frisina talks with Dr. Michael Kruer about this topic and his ground-breaking research in part two of a fascinating discussion about the possible genetic causes of CP and new research.
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Growing up Kutcher. Michael Kutcher on Life with Cerebral Palsy Part One and so much more!
Let’s Talk CP
Growing up Kutcher. Michael Kutcher on Life with Cerebral Palsy Part One
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What is Genetic Counseling and How Can it Help Your Family?
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If you're interested in learning more about what is involved with genetic testing and how a visit with a genetic counselor might be helpful, join Cynthia Frisina, the host of Let's Talk CP, as she dives deep with licensed genetic counselor, Danielle Lemke and they talk about what genetic counseling really is, how it can help and what it might be used for as it relates to potential genetic causes of cerebral palsy.
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Cracking the Cerebral Palsy Genetic Code with Dr. Michael Kruer, Physician Scientist at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Let’s Talk CP
Can there be a genetic cause of Cerebral Palsy in some cases?Let's Talk CP host, Cynthia Frisina talks with Dr. Michael Kruer about this topic and his ground-breaking research in Part 1 of a two-part discussion about the possible genetic causes of CP. When Michael Kruer was in medical school, he knew he wanted to work with children. With advancements in gene therapy opening up incredible opportunities in neuroscience, he realized he could be a part of something much bigger than himself and give children
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Hank Chambers Shares Advice & More for Parents of Kids with Cerebral Palsy
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Hank Chambers Shares Advice & More for Parents of Kids with Cerebral Palsy
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What Should You Expect at Your Child’s Medical Appointment with Dr. Lisa Thornton
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Let’s Talk CP. What Should You Expect at Your Child’s Medical Appointment with Dr. Lisa Thornton
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Introduction of Let’s Talk CP. What Questions Should You Be Asking Your Child’s Clinician?
Let’s Talk CP
Introduction of Let’s Talk CP. What Questions Should You Be Asking Your Child’s Clinician?
info_outlineGrowing up Kutcher. Michael Kutcher on Life with Cerebral Palsy Part One
From the moment of birth, Michael Kutcher has overcome challenges and conquered obstacles that most people never experience. Born February 7th, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as the unexpected twin brother of actor Christopher “Ashton” Kutcher. By age three, Michael was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
Throughout his childhood, Michael worked to overcome issues with eyesight, speech, and motor skill development. Unfortunately Michael’s uphill battle was only getting started. Diagnosed with heart failure at age 13, Michael was once again faced with an unthinkable challenge of survival. After being given a life expectancy of just three to four weeks, Michael again defeated the odds and successfully received a life saving heart transplant. It was this second close brush with death that opened Michael’s eyes to the fragility of life and inspired him to take control of the future he once thought he wouldn’t have.
His medical triumphs and perspective on Cerebral Palsy have led him to work directly with Reaching for the Stars, A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy (now part of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation) as an advocate and public speaker. His determination and passion brought him as far as Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., where Michael worked to raise awareness and funding for cerebral palsy research. Michael has also brought his profound story and message to the Centers for Disease Control as well as the National Institutes of Health.
When he’s not advocating for Cerebral Palsy awareness or inspiring audiences around the nation, Michael resides in Denver, Colorado, where he’s built a successful career as an Assistant Vice President for Transamerica Retirement Solutions. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing golf. Michael’s message is one of inspiration, hope and appreciation. Having overcome unthinkable challenges against extraordinary odds, Michael is living proof that perseverance and unwavering positivity can surmount even the most seemingly impossible of obstacles.
Learn more about Michael Kutcher at https://www.michaelkutcher.com
Learn more about cerebral palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation at www.yourcpf.org