This website currently contains 950 physiotherapy exercises appropriate for people with neurological conditions. It continues to evolve as further funds become available. Some of the exercises are also suitable for people without neurological conditions.
Resources for Exercise
Web Resources
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The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. The slogan of NCPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body, and every person can gain some health benefit from being more physically active. This site provides...
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This website contains videos and information on all aspects of fitness for an individual with SCI. (From UW Medicine)
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Fact Sheets
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Most people seem to exercise for one or more of four reasons: to improve flexibility, increase strength, increase endurance or aerobic conditioning, or improve body shape. Although a spinal cord injury can make any or all of these harder, it doesn’t need to make any of them completely impossible. (From Craig Hospital)
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Here are a few ways to increase your physical activity at regular intervals during the day. Keep in mind that you do not have to exercise all at once and that doing something several times a day for 5 minutes or so is just as good when it comes to keeping the calories off the waistline. (From NCPAD)
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This article was adapted with permission from “Using A Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People With Mobility and Visual Disabilities” (2008) by June Kailes, Associate Director, Center for Disability Issues and the Health Profession (CDIHP).
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We all know physical activity is important for good health. This is as true for people with SCI as it is for the general population. But the barriers to getting exercise and staying fit are especially challenging for those with SCI . (From UW Medicine)
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Companies / Products
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Located just outside Orlando, Florida, The Center of Recovery & Exercise is committed to providing a comprehensive activity based neurorecovery program developed specifically for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other related disorders to achieve optimal functional recovery, health and independence. The CORE program utilizes exercise science fundamentals in combination with state-of-the-art rehabilitative equipment and highly skilled trainers in a safe, supportive, goal oriented environment.
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Neurogym Technologies proudly announces the launch of its newest patented product – The Exercise Wheelchair. While there have been many evolutionary changes in wheelchairs over the years, turning a standard wheelchair into an effective gym is truly revolutionary. The Exercise Wheelchair enables most wheelchair users to easily exercise the trunk and lower limbs.
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Neuroxcel® Corporation is a Palm Beach, FL-based research and development company committed to improving the lives of individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) or stroke.
Neuroxcel’s® Comprehensive Activity-based Strength Training (C.A.S.T®) program is designed to help people with a variety of neurological disorders improve their lifelong health, minimize secondary complications and get the most out of any new neural links to their muscles to regain as much lost abilities as possible.
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Located in Longwood, FL (Orlando area), Project Walk Orlando is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to help those with a spinal cord injury (SCI) improve their daily living through an aggressive exercise program.
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The Sammons Preston catalog is a leading provider of rehabilitation, assistive and splinting products all over the world.
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Upcoming Events
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Orlando, FLFri, 08/24/2012 (All day) - Sat, 08/25/2012 (All day)
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