Physical therapy consists of activities and education to improve flexibility, strength, mobility, and function. A physical therapist also designs, modifies, and orders adaptive equipment. Physical therapy will not be successful without an ongoing daily home program. Children with cerebral palsy have increased tone and tend to get very tight muscles. Therefore it is extremely important to perform daily stretches to keep arms and legs limber so the child can continue to move and function.
Some positions help to minimize unwanted tone.
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