Do you have cerebral palsy?

Richard_Scope · January 12

Did you know that exercise is vital for cerebral palsy? Just like a car needs fuel (or electric!), if a car hasn’t got any fuel, it simply won’t start! Or if it has limited fuel, it simply won’t get very far!
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition, but it is also known as a motor disorder affecting movement! So the less we move with CP, the muscles atrophy, shorten & then we experience pain. The more we move, we keep our muscles strong (Hypertrophy), long & therefore less pain. Less pain = more & better movement.
The benefits of exercise on cerebral palsy are:

Exercise improves muscle strength, balance & posture.

Strength training can improve strength, motor function & bone density. Particularly important for women with cerebral palsy aged over 30! It can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Cardiovascular exercise helps improve aerobic capacity, circulation, heart & lung fitness & helps reduce the increased risk of comorbidities, which can include cardiovascular disease, metabolic conditions such as diabetes, to which those who are inactive with cerebral palsy are at an increased risk of.

By being active & staying active, it reduces the deconditioning spiral, where pain, stiffness & fatigue lead to less movement, which increases pain & weakness further.

Did you know, HIIT Training is really good for cerebral palsy, reduces pain & spasticity. We have had this exact feedback from our regular NeuroHiitters with cerebral palsy!

They have experienced less fatigue, less pain, reduced spasticity, increased energy levels & better movement! They have even been sleeping better!

If you have cerebral palsy & want to start exercising, NeuroHIIT is perfect. It’s a 30-minute max class, interval training, so short bursts of exercise, then rest! Which means if you are deconditioned & not used to exercise, it’s a perfect way to start to get your muscles used to working again, you can do it standing up or sitting down & within your body's range of movement! Mondays at 6 pm on Zoom! Contact Sam James at Inclusfit

trouble5316 · January 12

I cant walk with mine uses a walking frame. I have schlosis kyphososis also affecting my neck and developmental delay but be glad to help

Richard_Scope · January 12

@trouble5316

Why don't you try a class? I have done a few,

forgoodnesssake · January 13

My son (27 athetoid CP) has been using a gym for some years now and really finds it helpful, for mental as well as physical health. I couldn't believe initially that he could use regular static excercise bike but he can so we got one during first lock down and it was great! (no way he has the balance or co-ordination to ride a 2 wheeled bike but has used adapted recumbant trike)

Do you have cerebral palsy?

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