Hi Gemma and Doug,

    I am the old man on the list at 67. Doug, Kat's suggestion about the
CPPARENT list is an excellent one. Gemma, find a physical therapist who is
knowlegeable about CP and see what they suggest. Wecome to our list
community.

Bobby
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From: "Gemma Prescott" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:45 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