04/02/2026
When people hear “Cerebral Palsy,” they often picture just one kind of movement challenge. But it’s never that simple.
Some people experience spasticity, where tight muscles make movement feel stiff. Others have ataxia, where coordination feels shaky or unpredictable. Some present with hypotonia, which affects posture, balance and control. Every presentation is different.
That’s why exercise needs to be individualised. There’s no single plan that works for everyone.
As an Exercise Physiologist, I look at how Cerebral Palsy shows up for each person. That might mean improving gait mechanics, building core and limb strength, increasing mobility or helping someone manage fatigue so life feels more doable.
The goal isn’t exercise for the sake of it. It’s using movement to support independence, function and confidence, whatever that looks like for that person.
Your journey is unique. And you’re allowed to take it at your own pace.