Gemma,
I am clearing my mailbox of 3,000 emails, and I found your message below...
I have several suggestions.
1. try Feldenkrais method bodywork,
2, horseback riding for trunk control, this is also known as hippotherapy,
3. swimming...
4. hatha yoga with experienced yoga teacher.

mmag


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> [Original Message]
> From: Gemma Prescott <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: 8/9/2005 3:55:53 AM
> Subject: suggestions?
>
> Hi my name is Gemma.  I'm 21 and have CP which affects all 4 limbs and
> also trunk control. I can walk around (although not very far and very
> unsteadily) and manage to do most things independantly if not in the most
> conventional fashion! Basically I wanted to see if anyone could give me
> any suggestions of strengthening exercise and the like to improve trunck
> control/ core stability as ive tried a few different things and none of
> them appear to get my middle doing anything and just give me a sore neck
> from trying! I was hoping some of you might have found some more
> successful methods.
>
> thanks
>
> Gemma