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Helping Your Child With CP Build Confidence and Independence

Growing up with cerebral palsy (CP), I always wanted to do as much as I could on my own. I knew I had physical challenges,…

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Although strength training for cerebral palsy was once believed to increase stiffened muscles (spasticity), new studies show it is beneficial. Exercises such as resistance training,…

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Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy are sometimes mistaken for one another because they both affect a person’s muscle control and ability to move. However, there…

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Preparing for Back to School 2021

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