Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders affecting movement and posture due to early brain development issues. It often leads to muscle stiffness (spasticity), weakness, poor coordination, and balance challenges. Our allied health team uses mobility, balance, and gait assessments to guide therapy. Programs focus on improving strength, flexibility, and walking patterns, as well as teaching functional strategies to support independence in school, home, and community settings.
How We Help
What is Cerebral Palsy and how does it affect movement?
Cerebral Palsy is a group of conditions that affect movement and posture due to early brain development issues. It can cause muscle stiffness (spasticity), weakness, poor coordination, and balance challenges, which may impact walking and daily activities.
How can therapy help people with CP?
Therapy helps improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. It also focuses on retraining walking patterns and developing functional strategies to make daily activities easier and safer.
What does a typical therapy program involve?
Programs are tailored to each individual’s needs, using detailed mobility, balance, and gait assessments. Therapy may include exercises to improve strength and flexibility, balance activities, walking practice, and functional training for school, home, and community tasks.
How does therapy support independence?
By practising real-life activities and movement strategies, therapy helps individuals with CP participate more confidently in everyday life. This may include dressing, moving around school or home, and taking part in recreational activities safely and independently.
