Cerebral Palsy Support Group

Cerebral palsy or CP is the most common childhood physical disability. It is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function more effectively. If you or a loved one has cerebral palsy, join the group to share your experience or get advice from others.

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32 year old male spastic cerebral palsy-

HelpIsNeeded
HelpIsNeeded

I have mild cerebral palsy on my right side. I walk but with a limp . 


i stopped doing stretches several years ago. Will stretching help improve my condition? Will lack of stretching for several years damage my ability to have good results?



jessekay
jessekay
hello I also am I affected on my right side and have CP I think stretching can increase the mobility of use of muscles and I think if you stop for a long period of time I can get weak although I shouldn't be talking because I don't do any therapy of any such but just thought I'd give you my opinion :-)
RtSpasticHemi
RtSpasticHemi
I have had similar challenges in the past six months. I experienced two bad falls in the past six months and trip more frequently. I was advised it has to do with getting older and dealing with all the physical challenges my body has faced.

To help control this recurrent issue, I try to be more physically active and follow a weight lifting program designed by two fitness professionals.

In addition, my resting AFO helps stretch my muscles and has helped me better control my right leg drag.
jessekay
jessekay
I have the same issue where I want to find out if I should be doing more strengthening exercises to strengthen I'm just trying to find out ways I can do that you're not alone
OhNoImGood
OhNoImGood
So, i have mild cp as well on left side. I to walk with a limp and stopped PT but i find that strenches even if it doesnt necessarily fix the limp, it does help me walk alittle better so im not stiff. I dont use any device i am capable but i do have a severe limp.