Post 17: Leg Segmentation & Core Stability in Cerebral Palsy | Fascia Therapy Explained (Video Lesson)
Why Your Child’s Legs Can’t Move Freely Without Core Support
In the previous blog post, I talked about the legs—and why they often look tight or misaligned in children with cerebral palsy. But more importantly, I explained why those leg patterns are often just a reflection of what’s missing in the core.
In this video, I go deeper into that concept. I explain how to check whether your child’s legs are truly “segmented” or if they’re still moving together with the rest of the body like a mermaid tail.
Instead of focusing only on the angle of movement (like traditional ROM tests do), I show you how to observe where the movement is actually coming from. When there’s no true segmentation, the brain struggles to make sense of the leg as an independent part—which makes control much harder.
I also talk about what this means for things like spasticity, tone, and the way your child positions their feet or knees. Understanding this can change how you support your child—from the inside out.
👉 You can watch the video here: legs video
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