Therapy for cerebral palsy individuals is not limited in type of application. Restrictions of implementation depend upon each individual case. It is up to professionals to evaluate the specific requirements of the person with cerebral palsy. Only then can the specific types or types of therapy for cerebral palsy be decided upon. Therapy for cerebral palsy falls into different categories. The most common is physical therapy or PT. PT helps the individual to build up their strength. It helps with the improvement of such things as walking and voluntary movement. It usually involves a stretching program. Occupational therapy is directed towards helping people with cerebral palsy maximize what they can do and adapt to whatever limitations they have. The goal is to encourage as much independency as possible. There are also other types of therapy for cerebral palsy. This includes cord blood therapy, speech therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Alternative therapies include Hatha yoga, massage therapy and patterning. Therapy for cerebral palsy is expensive. If the type of cerebral palsy resulted from medical carelessness, consult an attorney. You may be able to receive funds to help pay for the required therapy.