Introduction The Purpose of this booklet is to educate parents and other caregivers on what exercises they may do to help prevent contractures and to promote mobility of their child*. Contractures of joints, for example foot-drop and bent knees and hips are some of the major problems in spastic type of cerebral palsy. These develop over time and depend on the severity of spasticity and the onset and amount of standing and walking (weight-bearing). The muscles of the legs typically prone to contractures are calf muscles, the muscles at the back of the thigh - the hamstrings, and the muscles that pull the legs into “scissoring” - the adductors of the hip. Proper Handling and Positioning Passive Stretching Active Exercises Walking aids, standing frames and other equipment Splinting, orthoses and serial casting Botulinum Toxin Injection Orthopedic Surgery For an overview of what these treatment options can do or cannot do, further references, a glossary of terms and who to approach for more information, please refer to the last two pages of this booklet. *Disclaimer: Each child has his or her own symptoms and needs. Please consult your physiotherapist for further advice on which exercise is appropriate for your child and how exactly to carry them out. The publisher will not be held responsible for any improper application of the advice given in this booklet which is for educational purposes only.