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Physical activity and its promotion, as well as the avoidance of sedentary
behaviour, play important roles in health promotion and prevention of
lifestyle-related diseases. Guidelines for young people and adults with typical
development are available from the World Health Organisation and American College
of Sports Medicine. However, detailed recommendations for physical activity and
sedentary behaviour have not been established for children, adolescents, and
adults with cerebral palsy (CP). This paper presents the first CP-specific
physical activity and exercise recommendations. The recommendations are based on
(1) a comprehensive review and analysis of the literature, (2) expert opinion,
and (3) extensive clinical experience. The evidence supporting these
recommendations is based on randomized controlled trials and observational
studies involving children, adolescents, and adults with CP, and buttressed by
the previous guidelines for the general population. These recommendations may be
used to guide healthcare providers on exercise and daily physical activity
prescription for individuals with CP.
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