The age-old saying has always been “a body in motion, stays in motion”. That goes the same for people with CP. Keeping your body in motion, will only help your body stay limber and can keep it from becoming “locked up.” Always keep in mind that everybody’s case is different. But in most cases doctors and other specialists will always recommend to keep moving as it will help you keep as much of your mobility as long as possible. These activities don’t have to be boring, there’s a lot of fun things that will keep you mobile and healthy! Pool games (Hydrotherapy) Being in the pool is a perfect s ..read more

Cerebral palsy is a result of a brain malformation before, during or after birth. It is said to be the result of things like lack of oxygen, tobacco, or alcohol while pregnant. While those are not the only causes behind cerebral palsy, these are some of the more common ways it tends to happen. Something that can also play into this disease is genetics. Your genetics play a huge role in everything that happens with your body and cerebral palsy is no exception to this. But is cerebral palsy genetic? Is cerebral palsy genetic? Scientists research and experiment every day to help learn and aid in ..read more