Why is it important for children CP and other disabilities to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight?
(from Dr. Lawrence Epple) Physical fitness is important for disabled kids. We want all children to get regular exercise. So for the physically disabled we have to look at what they can safely do and then encourage that just like we encourage regular physical activity for the nondisabled. A: (from Dr. Andrew Bowe) All children, and people in general, should conform to a program of exercise. Because of tightness of muscles, a child with cerebral palsy needs extra stretching and therapy to safely participate in many activities. It is very important to watch one’s weight, especially if a child does not have normal muscle strength. As they get older and gain more weight, their muscles strength may not continue to improve and eventually this can interfere with their ability to ambulate. As you know, it is very important to continue an exercise program and maintain a normal body weight to keep yourself healthy. A: (from Renée Walsh, RPT) People with disabilities are using bodies that are not
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