Moving with Purpose: Redefining “Fitness” with Cerebral Palsy

Moving with Purpose Redefining “Fitness” with Cerebral Palsy When we talk about fitness, let’s be honest—the industry doesn’t always have us in mind. The images we see are often centered around high-intensity workouts, unrealistic standards, and bodies that don’t reflect the lived experiences of many people with cerebral palsy. At Cerebral Palsy Positive, we approach […]

Closing the Fitness Gap for Adults with Cerebral Palsy

Closing the Fitness Gap for Adults with Cerebral Palsy When we talk about narrowing the healthcare gap at Cerebral Palsy Positive, we’re not just talking about doctor’s appointments or clinical care. We’re talking about the gym. The yoga studio. The walking path at the local park. We’re talking about the right—and the opportunity—to stay fit, […]

Empower Your Movement: How to Choose the Right Adaptive Personal Trainer

Empower Your Movement How to Choose the Right Adaptive Personal Trainer Walking into a gym—or even starting a virtual fitness session—can feel daunting when you live with Cerebral Palsy. For many of us, the traditional “no pain, no gain” fitness culture doesn’t just feel uninviting—it feels inaccessible. At Cerebral Palsy Positive, we believe that movement […]

Closing the Gap: At-Home Healthcare Solutions for Our Community

Breaking Barriers: At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Research for Our Community At Cerebral Palsy Positive, we know that for many in our community, a “routine” doctor’s visit is anything but routine. When you live with a physical disability, the barriers to care aren’t just metaphorical—they are physical. They are inaccessible exam tables, transportation hurdles, and clinical […]

Spinal Stenosis in Adults with CP: The Urgent Need for Early Diagnosis

For adults with cerebral palsy (CP), spinal stenosis is more than a medical term—it’s pain, weakness, and loss of independence. Yet too often, diagnosis comes late. Why? Because the current system is stacked against us. Clinicians rely heavily on changes in gait to identify spinal stenosis. But gait is already different for people with CP. […]