Hi Gemma,

Have you ever tried yoga or pilates?  I have done yoga before and while I
can't get into the poses really deep and need to hang on to the wall or the
sofa or something to not fall over I found it to be very helpful for
balance, strength and flexibility as well as a wonderful stress reliever.
If you try it, take it VERY slow and only do a few poses because you will
use muscles you didn't know you had and be VERY sore the next day if you
over do. Yoga and expecially pilates focus on core strength (abs, back,
trunk) so if you can do some of the poses you may find it works for you.

Linda

(age 32, mild-moderate spastic CP)
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From: "Gemma Prescott" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:45 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
>