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Why Adults with Cerebral Palsy Should Keep Doing Physiotherapy

Many individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) grow up attending physiotherapy, their focus is on building strength, flexibility, and balance. However, many adults with CP stop therapy, believing they have achieved all they can. In reality, continuing physiotherapy into adulthood offers many benefits, especially when dealing with new challenges like early aging, employment, and maintaining independence. As adults with CP, we need to become aware of the compensatory movements that can cause pain, joint pain, muscle stiffness, and altered motor control problems can limit mobility and independence. Neuro Physiotherapy will enable you to realign your body and improve your abilities. Adults […]

Birkdale Approach to Working with a Person Experiencing CEREBRAL PALSY

Cerebral Palsy (CP) doesn’t stop affecting lives after childhood—its challenges evolve, making ongoing care crucial for adults. Many individuals with CP may find that as they grow older, the impact of the condition changes, and so should their approach to managing it. At Birkdale, we have worked with numerous individuals with Cerebral Palsy, providing support from childhood well into adulthood. We understand that while the condition itself remains consistent—whether dyskinetic, spastic, or another form—the way it manifests often intensifies in adulthood. Adults with CP often experience compensatory symptoms such as chronic pain, increased muscle stiffness, reduced postural control, and abnormal […]

Navigating the Journey: Living with Cerebral Palsy from Childhood to Adulthood

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is often considered a paediatric condition, but it is a lifelong disorder that impacts individuals into adulthood. As children with CP transition into adolescence and eventually adulthood, they face unique challenges that differ from those in their early years. Understanding these transitions is crucial for proper care, support, and a fulfilling life. Childhood: The Foundations of Care and Independence Children with CP are usually diagnosed in infancy or early childhood. During this time, the focus is on managing physical limitations (like motor difficulties, muscle stiffness, or coordination issues) and developing early interventions such as physical, occupational, and […]

Mobility After Stroke – relearning to walk

Stroke is one of the leading causes for disability in adults. Approximately two-thirds of stroke patients suffer from impaired mobility. Therefore, effective rehabilitation training is an important factor for the person’s quality of life. Most recent research advocates intensive, progressive and task-related mobility training, with evidence for intensive gait training especially during the early stage after stroke. At Birkdale we customise gait training according to person’s current needs, keeping in mind that gait training should be progressive with an increase of speed, difficulties or complexity over time. We implement task specific and goal – oriented training combined with motor imagery, […]