As critical as it is to provide tangible benefits to support adults with cerebral palsy, it is equally as important to provide education for anyone to learn more about all surrounding cerebral palsy.
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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… Read more
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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: A Sibling’s Perspective
A Sibling’s Perspective Every morning, before the house fully wakes, I walk two steps over to my sister’s bed. The light is usually soft, still gray from the early morning. I lean over her bed and kiss her on the cheek. She cannot say good morning back. She cannot sit up, stretch, or rub the… Read more
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CBD & Cerebral Palsy: What’s the Buzz All About?
CBD & Cerebral Palsy: What’s the Buzz All About? If you’ve been anywhere near social media lately (or Target…or your group chat), you’ve probably heard about CBD. It’s in oils, creams, gummies, lotions…basically everywhere. And naturally, families and individuals in the cerebral palsy community are starting to ask: Could this help me or my loved… Read more
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Healing, Hope, and History: Honoring the Women Physicians of the CP Community
Healing, Hope, and History Honoring the Women Physicians of the CP Community February 3rd is National Women Physicians Day, observed on the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. It is a day that marks progress, honors perseverance, and recognizes the women who broke barriers—and… Read more
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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,… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more
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Essential Surgical Safety for Adults with Cerebral Palsy
For adults with cerebral palsy (CP), spinal issues such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and degenerative changes often emerge earlier and more severely than in the general population. Limited mobility, abnormal muscle tone, and uneven wear on the spine can accelerate the need for surgical intervention. But when spine surgery becomes necessary, precision is everything.… Read more
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CPRN Webinar Insights: Chronic Lower Back Pain in Adults with CP 🧠
Lower back pain treatment in adults challenged with cerebral palsy (CP). Read more
