Cerebral Palsy and Physical Activity

Cerebral Palsy and Physical Activity

Bryant Miller, Natalie Manga, Justin Murphy, & Lydia North

Body Structure

and Function

Suggestions for PA

F words

Discussion Questions

Video

Perceived Health Benefits

"Fixing" the child

Focus on

• family
• fitness
• function
• FUN
• friends

• Fatigue
• Pain
• Limitation in specific activities
• Secondary conditions
• Mental, cognitive & emotional factors

• WiiFIT
• Yoga
• Music instruments
• Animal care
• Personal trainers
• Promote family involvement
• Inclusive sports teams
• Self advocacy & decision making

1. Regarding the viral videos, do you believe the actions promote awareness or promote the disability?

2. What are some factors that could serve as a barrier and a facilitator?

3. What are some attitudinal beliefs that individuals with CP might face?

4. What are some suggestions you have to integrate new ideas to help children with CP be physically active?

5. Perceived health benefits alone do not motivate youth to be physically active. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

6. Do the results from the article prove validity? Why or why not?

a. How can we use the information found in the study as future APA professionals?

7. What are some current programs in the community that would be appropriate for individuals with CP?

8. What can we do as APA specialists to promote PA in the community for individuals with CP?

Motivating youth

• FUN
• Portray passion
• Freedom
• Independence
• Social interactions
• Learning skills
• Personal goals

Secondary Conditions of CP

Video

• Fatigue
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Inadequate muscle growth
• Scoliosis
• Depression

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Personal Factors

Environmental Factors

Benefits of PA

CP in depth

Specific types of CP are classified by the extent, type, and location of abnormalities.

'Cerebral' = brain

'Palsy' = loss/impairment of motor function

Typically cause by damage to the brain before or at birth.

• Transportation
• Accessibility
• Cooperation of programs to implement accommodations
• Social support
• Availability of adapted equipment
• Funding/cost
• Support of knowledgeable staff

1 in 500 children have CP

• Lack self confidence leads to self pity
• Perspectives and outlook
• Ability to "keep up"
• Parental involvement
• Fear of teasing

Symptoms:

Ataxia

Spasticity

Walking with one foot or leg dragging

Walking on one's toes

Crouched/scissor gate

Lesson severity of spasticity

Increase mental health

Increase range of motion

Cardiovascular will be improved

Increase balance

Scientifically

1. Spastic: stiff muscles

2. Athetoid: writhing movements

3. Ataxia: poor balance/coordination

Paresis: weakness

Plegia: paralysis

Ex: Hemiparesis means one side of the body is weakened.

References

Activity

Shimmell et al. (2013). Its the participation that

motivates him...

"Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research." U.S

National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2016.

• Get in your roundtable groups
• Take 5 minutes to complete directions on your index card
• Be prepared to share you findings
• What is your favorite physical activity?
• What are some barriers that individuals with CP might face during this activity? How can you implement adaptations to complete this activity?