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Can a person with cerebral palsy start to walk on their own with pt?

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Dr. SG Erman answered

Yes: It depends on the level, but yes it is possible. Good luck.

Answered 4/22/2012

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Possible: depends on the extent of the motor handicap, many people with cerebral Palsy will be indipendently ambulatory

Answered 6/3/2015

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Maybe: CP is a diverse condition so no one answer fits for all. Some kids will be able to achieve better posture & mobility with PT while others do not.Sometimes it becomes a matter of giving them a chance to develop the mobility they want over a specific time frame. As they get older, they often decide the lure of walking like everyone else fades when they realize they can move faster in a chair.

Answered 5/15/2017

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