Abstract
A 12-year-old girl with a 3-year history of avoiding physically therapeutic exercises was treated with a combination of self-monitoring and relaxation procedures. The child had congenital cerebral palsy and was required to complete a daily set of exercises to stretch her hip muscles. These exercises were often painful. With treatment, the frequency of the child's exercising routine was increased from an average of 0–1 times per week to 5–7 days per week. These gains were maintained at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Additional positive treatment effects were noted.