CP Cycle to Fun

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As children with cerebral palsy (CP) become teenagers, they experience a cycle of deconditioning resulting in a deterioration in physical function. Children who have CP and are walking with a mobility aid often need to transition to using a wheelchair as they become adolescents. There are many reasons for this loss of function, but poor physical fitness and muscle weakness are significant contributors. In addition, youth with CP become increasingly socially isolated, which, as well as declining physical abilities, negatively impacts their quality of life. Virtual world "exergames", games that require physical activity to play, hold great promise in engaging youth with CP in physical exercise, and because they can be played over a network from home, can increase social interaction with peers.