I have level 1 mild cerebral palsy I never had a walker. Or a cane iwent to kindergarten with out braces never had crutches i had boyfriends at 14 years old I went to dances and danced but wasn’t that serious went college.
I really enjoyed your video, I'm 54, I was diagnosed with a mild case of CP when I was around 2, I mainly affected my balance and motor skill and caused me to have a erratic gait. As I got into my 30's and 40's I started having issues with osteoarthritis in my knees, lower back and in my hands and fingers, and also became an amputee on the right leg, first half the foot then 10 yrs later below the knee. I used a cane for short distances and a rollator around the house, when shopping I always use a grocery cart.
@@pediatricPTexercises I also have to add, The dr's I saw never discussed therapy. I also don't understand why CP is always stated as a non-progressive condition, thought that might be true the toll it takes on your body is progressive.
@@pediatricPTexercises I worked as long as I could, my coworkers had been on to me about slowing down because they saw the toll it was taking on my body. Once I really started to notice my body, it was telling me the same thing. I left the workforce in 2019, I filed and got on SSDI. Now I'm able to go at my own pace.
I have level 1 mild cerebral palsy I never had a walker. Or a cane iwent to kindergarten with out braces never had crutches i had boyfriends at 14 years old I went to dances and danced but wasn’t that serious went college.
Love hearing your stories
Iwas outgoing in junior high iwas in choir was in the higher classes iwas in student council I went to dances and dance with boys
That is so encouraging. Thank you for sharing
I really enjoyed your video, I'm 54, I was diagnosed with a mild case of CP when I was around 2, I mainly affected my balance and motor skill and caused me to have a erratic gait. As I got into my 30's and 40's I started having issues with osteoarthritis in my knees, lower back and in my hands and fingers, and also became an amputee on the right leg, first half the foot then 10 yrs later below the knee. I used a cane for short distances and a rollator around the house, when shopping I always use a grocery cart.
Very interesting. Thank you for adding your story.
@@pediatricPTexercises I also have to add, The dr's I saw never discussed therapy. I also don't understand why CP is always stated as a non-progressive condition, thought that might be true the toll it takes on your body is progressive.
@@davidahart2476 Thank you. That is one of the reasons I wanted to do this channel
@@pediatricPTexercises I worked as long as I could, my coworkers had been on to me about slowing down because they saw the toll it was taking on my body. Once I really started to notice my body, it was telling me the same thing. I left the workforce in 2019, I filed and got on SSDI. Now I'm able to go at my own pace.
@@davidahart2476 You would be excellent to interview if you have any interest