ABSTRACT
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of non-progressive neurologic conditions affecting approximately 2–3 in 1,000 children worldwide (Claassen et al., 2011). The condition, caused by disturbances to the developing brain, is characterized by poor voluntary muscle control, muscle paresis, and spasticity resulting in abnormal movement and posture. From a functional perspective, these impairments in motor abilities are known to affect the child’s capacity to perform activities of daily living, and will also limit engagement in physical activity (van Brussel et al., 2011). In fact, children and adolescents with CP are known to be less physically active than their typically developing peers, a finding that may have significant implications for the development of secondary health complications (Stevens et al., 2010; Claassen et al., 2011).
