Episode 6: Charlie Graffius

Charlie is a masters student in the Motor Learning and Motor Control program at Teachers College, Columbia University. He received a B.S. in Exercise Science from Colby-Sawyer College. During his undergraduate experience, Charlie was a member of the Men’s Tennis team and the Exercise Science research team. This research consisted of comparing muscular activation patterns with various strength training modalities. Before joining the lab at TC, Charlie worked as a personal trainer for clients with neurological conditions in Brunswick, Maine. After being born with Cerebral Palsy himself, Charlie has used an evidence based approach to manage and improve his own symptoms. His current research interests include improving movement function and decreasing spasticity for patients with Cerebral Palsy.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hiking, and playing sports.

Cerebral Palsy Foundation on Instagram: @yourcpf
CPGU on Instagram: @cerebralpalsygrowsup
Follow Charlie: @charlie.graffius
Charlie's podcast: The Movement Fluidity Podcast

Credits
Host: Alexa Orban
Producers: Katy Gaastra, Kyle Khachadurian
Executive Producers: Ashley Harris Whaley, Rachel Byrne
Graphics: Briana Raucci