'I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 3 and have leaned on my fighting spirit ever since'

12 Apr 2023

Tracy Cohen

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Tracy Cohen surprised her medical team when she started walking at about eight years old despite cerebral palsy and doctors' warnings that she may never walk and would consequently be a wheelchair-user. Image supplied by Tracy Cohen

I started walking when I was about eight years old after an orthopaedic operation which came as a surprise to my medical team. I had regular physiotherapy and swimming lessons in a heated pool as well as horse riding to ensure my muscles were stretched and kept loose, which aided my mobility.

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