Erin’s Story So Far
Erin’s journey is one of courage, joy, and endless determination.
Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at just 17 months old, Erin has faced challenges with her muscle tone, coordination, and balance since infancy. Cerebral Palsy affects how the brain communicates with the muscles, often leading to increased or fluctuating muscle tone and difficulties controlling movement. In Erin’s case, this means that siting up, standing and walking independently take extra effort, as her body works hard to maintain balance and stability.
Despite these challenges, Erin’s spirit shines brighter than ever. She is an incredibly resilient young girl who refuses to let anything hold her back. From the moment she arrives at the clinic, her smile lights up the room, and her enthusiasm for every exercise is infectious.
Erin’s goals are to improve her standing stability and progress toward walking. She currently uses bilateral ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), custom supports that help keep her ankles and feet aligned, providing extra stability when standing and walking practice. These help her make the most of both her session with us and her practice at home.
Since meeting us at Cortex Physiotherapy, Erin’s confidence has grown tremendously. She’s spending longer on her feet, improving her core strength, postural control, and sit-to-stand ability. She’s also making fantastic progress with walking practice and weight transference work, essential steps toward independent mobility. And while she’s focused and determined, she’s also full of fun, sometimes it’s hard to keep her in one place because once she’s standing, she’s off, eager to explore (and often up to something mischievous!).
Behind Erin’s progress is an incredible network of support. Her parents, Cherie and Stuart, along with her twin sister Aria and her adoring grandparents, are her biggest cheerleaders. They work with her every single day, carrying on her exercises at home, celebrating every small victory, and encouraging her to keep going. Their dedication, love, and positivity are truly something special, they’re an inspiring example of what teamwork and family strength can achieve.
In the clinic, Erin’s progress has been nothing short of inspiring. She approaches every session with determination, laughter, and endless curiosity. Watching her grow stronger, steadier, and more confident with each session is a privilege for us at Cortex Physiotherapy.
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Erin reminds us every day that progress isn’t just about the physical gains, it’s about belief, perseverance, and the joy of seeing potential turn into reality.
We’re so proud of how far Erin has come, and we can’t wait to see where her determination takes her next.
This story is long from over!