Adaptive Fitness
Adaptive fitness may refer to exercise equipment that has been adapted for specific physical limitations, or to a fitness program that has been adapted in various ways to fit an individual's physical limitations. The great news is that with a few changes, most fitness plans can be easily adapted to provide terrific exercise for people with disabilities. Wheelchair yoga, anyone? Read on to learn how exercise programs can be tailored to fit your specific abilities. We call it "no excuses adaptive fitness!"
Pilates is a great tool for improving balance, coordination, and mobility, all especially useful for improving MS symptoms.
Pilates and stroke may seem an unlikely combination, but the slow stretches are perfect for physical rehabilitation of stroke patients.
Mastering Meaningful Movement: A Pilates Class for Stroke Patients
As a form of healing exercise, tai chi/chi kung is perfect for those of us with disabilities. Research has shown that tai chi provides all the benefits of a rigorous workout but, because it is not strenuous, has no potentially harmful side effects.
The increasingly popular practice of yoga offers something for everyone; it can be especially helpful to amputees for reducing stress, becoming comfortable in your body, decreasing back pain (often associated with wearing a prosthesis), improving...
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Exercise and Traumatic Brain Injury
From accelerating nerve impulse speed to improving balance, people with traumatic brain injury benefit enormously from exercise.
Best Exercises for Stroke Recovery
Individualized exercise instruction from a qualified rehab professional (e.g., physical, occupational, or speech therapist) soon after your stroke will help speed your recovery. Read about specific...
Best Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), physical symptoms can flare and diminish. These adaptable exercises will help you feel your best, no matter how much you can do.
Best Range of Motion Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Did you know there's a simple way to eliminate some of the deformity and stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis? It doesn't involve drugs or pills, but studies have shown it's effective.
Pilates is Accessible for People with Disabilities
Pilates helps develop an attitude and lifestyle conducive to achieving whole body health. And the best part? It's completely accessible for people with disabilities.
Yoga Resources for People with Disabilities
Yoga is a great way to calm your body, stretch your muscles. Even better, it's accessible to people with disabilities.
