Physical Therapy Tools for Cerebral Palsy
The group of disorders known as cerebral palsy can affect an individual’s ability to move. It can particularly influence different parts of the body. [...]
Key Pieces of Rehab Equipment for a Small Physical Therapy Clinic
An increasing number of people are now gravitating towards physical therapy as a treatment option to heal from injuries, disabilities, and medical conditions. Some [...]
Challenges of Building Strength Back after a Stroke
Also referred to as a brain attack, a stroke occurs when something obstructs the blood supply to a part of the brain or when [...]
Exercise as Preventative Medicine for Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the tight bundles of nerves and cells that receive and send signals from the brain to [...]
Best Wheelchair Exercises for SCI Injuries
A Spinal Cord Injury or SCI is damage to the tight cell bundles and nerves in the spinal cord that receive and send signals [...]
ADA Compliance in Gyms and Fitness Centers
Fitness centers are very important to individuals with disabilities who seek to exercise and maintain their functional muscle groups. This is critical to good physical, [...]
Stroke Rehabilitation Exercises to Improve Quality of Life
Stroke is one the leading causes of death in the United States. When blood carrying oxygen is unable to get to part of the brain [...]
Achieving Optimal Fitness for Wheelchair Users
Sitting is the new smoking is a popular phrase these days to address the effects of inactivity. Sitting, in and of itself, is becoming a [...]
Combatting the Health Effects of Extended Sitting
Recent research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can lead to several health concerns. Inactivity and limited movement can be risk factors [...]
Building Upper Body Strength for Wheelchair Users
Establishing and maintaining an active fitness regimen is important for everyone regardless of age, sex, and even disability. For those who are in wheelchairs, the [...]