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Just wondering

jessekay
jessekay

So I am an adult and I've gone years without therapy for strengthening muscles in my hand and right side and my question is should I still need therapy in the future have been going to the gym and continue to do that will cerebral palsy I don't know if you get more weak or what but I'm just curious

guitarman79
guitarman79
As long as we stay active, It won't get worse...............won't get better, It helps manage it better.
As long as You keep up with exercise, It's gonna help strengthen the problem area.

I always thought if I strengthen my legs, It would cure me (I have Ataxic Cerebral Palsy) Which affects my whole body.............Though strengthening my legs and arms, has made it easier to manage, it will not revers the damage done from the cp.
Joshdapoet
Joshdapoet
I agree with guitarman79. I have hemiplagia cerebral palsy and I can strengthen my muscles with exercise but it won't cure C.P. fully. I had physical therapy as a child but as you age, your muscles weaken overtime. I'm so busy with my job that I don't take time to exercise. I noticed that my strength decreased drastically when I turned 30
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