Hello out there!!
All this last minute summer homework (yes, I procrastinate :p) has got me all tied up, so I thought I’d take a little break!
So I have talked with a few other out there- Thanks for your comments/emails! Some of you say you, or your family members with CP experience pain, soreness, fatigue on a regular basis (or occasionally.) While I can’t say that I do all too often myself, I do have certain mornings where I get out of bed and I am just SO tight and achy all around my left ankle and foot. Most of the time I can just walk it off or stretch my calf muscle while exerting force against a wall- you know what I’m talking about right? Well usually that helps ease any pain…for those of you that experience greater pain for longer periods or numbness, I suggest you talk to a Physical Therapist so they can tell you what is right for YOU because our CP differs from person to person and our ability levels as well.
Although I will say that staying active has helped me stay not only fit, but strong. I am able to do just about everything my twin sister can, just a bit slower. I love going on bike rides, long walks, but most of all I think that weight training helps me stay equally as strong on both sides of my body, considering I have CP on my left. So maybe re-examine what you do physically and see if that helps. Could you do more stretching (PT, or yoga!) More cardio? Try it out, these new exercises may decrease the frequency and level of pain!
I have another post on the way, now go do your summer homework (if you’re lucky you don’t have any) so you won’t be working ’til dawn like me! 
Stay happy and healthy! 
-Katy
