ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISES AND ITS APPLICATION TO PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Abstract

The article deals with cerebral palsy, highlighting its main limitations such as abnormal patterns of movement and posture. In general, it is known that physical exercises have social and physical benefits, promoting quality of life. The objective of the research is to analyze the physical exercises that can be applied in an appropriate and safe way for the development of the person with CP, compatible with the level of the disability and stimulating the motor and social functionalities. The research consisted of a bibliographic review, based on books and scientific articles related to the area, whose selection was made based on the relevance and pertinence of the contents covered by it, using the following keywords: cerebral palsy, physical exercises, adapted sports. The results show physical exercises for each type and level of cerebral palsy according to the GMFM, and the benefits acquired by practicing the exercises as bocce, dance, swimming, polybat, resistance training, 7-a-side soccer. In addition, it highlights the contribution of each one of them to alleviate the problems caused by cerebral palsy.