One of the interesting facts about cerebral palsy is that it does not get worse over time. It is not a progressive condition in other words. The part of the person's brain that has an abnormality or was injured will consistently disrupt a person's ability to move in some manner over their lifetime. The cerebral palsy gait is one of the symptoms that can appear. The gait can be quite unusual in some people. For example, they may walk on their toes or have a scissored gait. The person may have a crouched gait or walk with a leg or foot dragging behind. The cerebral palsy gait can include a number of different types of walks due to muscles that are too stiff or are not stiff enough. The ability of the person to function at a near normal level is often dependent on finding the right treatment programs to improve muscle coordination. Many people with cerebral palsy will get legal assistance as adults in order to file disability claims with the government because they are unable to gain enough physical control to hold a job.