Wheelchairs
Chair Aerobics For Everyone - Wheelchair Workout
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Release date: 2011-10-17
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I am in a wheelchair with limited mobility! I have Spina Bifida. I am able to walk but with the assistance of a walker. I have scoliosis and have metal rods in my back. So I can't really do sit ups! If you have any suggestions please let me know!
Swimming or at least water exercises should be doable. Would crunches or leg lifts be possible?
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My stomach is fat i need exercise!
There are (or has been) some work/programs/devices that use electrical stimulation to cause muscles to contract. What happens is electrodes are attached to your body over the chosen muscle or muscle group. The muscle can then be electrically stimulated to contract, the device can be programed to provide rythmic stimulation just like doing a set of situps for instance. Some of these devices are gimmicky, but, perhaps your doctor could refer you to someone with some serious equipment. You should really check into this stuff !!!!!!!
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Person is wheel chair bound because of bad knees. Can walk but not stand for very long. Need to exercise arms, legs and especially abs.
First of all, Props to you for seeking to stay fit.
The best option I would say is "Elastic Bands". The kind that you see where people are standing on the little boards and doing curls and sqauts. Well, likewise, if you got those, they would be a great benefit.
for your abs, you would secure them to the handles on the back of the chair, the more bands would equal more weight/resistance, and then pull forward -- bending at the waist. This will work your midsection. reverse that action and lock them around the foot rest to work your back.
for your arms you would secure them at various points around the chair or from a door to simulate curls and lat pulls and everything you can imagine, just see what the pulling point is for the weighted exercise and then mimick that with the bands.
same with your legs, although working out in a pool would let your legs get a workout without putting pressure on the knees... good luck!
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I have a bad back, and crunches are out of the question. I tried swimming 4 days a week for six weeks in an adaptive PE class, but lost no weight.
My husband has spina bifida, but he is mobile. I know the struggles that he goes through. It's tuff! I would recommend eating smaller portions and more frequently. I am not sure if there is an adaptive stomach cruncher. Have you tried one of those ab machines that you lay your head on and it rocks you up with the pressure of your arms pushing? I bet that will work. I don't know where your paralysis starts, but if you have upper strength, as most people with SB do, you could try that. I am a special education teacher also and my students that are in a wheelchair love doing things outdoors. Is you chair automatic or manual? If you have a manual chair, maybe you can wheel yourself down a straight stretch as fast as you can but still being safe. The key is getting that heart rate up and sustaining it for period of time. Finding the balance between that and eating and your LIMITED abilities to do cardio is very hard. Email me from my profile if you ever need someone to talk to. I don't know how old you are, but I do know a lot about Spina Bifida and the challenges that you face. Like I said my husband lives with it and I have many students and clients that deal with it. Good luck sweetie.
want to lose weigh in my lower legs ,thighs and butt area ,but how do i achieve this if i'm confined to a wheelchair and can't bend my knees ?
If you are parylezed from the legs down. I mean there are probably ways. You could build your upper body, and crunches. But with your legs. I can say maybe for your legs. There are probably ways you can suspend your legs. But ask the doctor maybe for some advice.
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Best Wheelchair Exercises And Fitness For The Disabled
If you spend long hours in a wheelchair you know it can lead to uneasiness and be very uncomfortable, which is true for anyone who is disabled. Keeping the body moving as much as possible in your wheelchair should be a regular part of your daily fitness program. This should be a priority no matter what your disability. Doing regular wheelchair exercise will help you increase your strength, flexibility, improve your mobility, strengthen your heart and lungs, and help you control your weight. When starting or ending any workout or exercise session, it’s important to take ten minutes to warm up, stretch a little but without hurting yourself and then cool down for about ten minutes. When you work out with weights you want to start slowly and gradually work up to more weight. Start with simple exercises as outlined below and then move on to some of the more difficult exercises. Your upper body workout should include exercises that include both arms, the torso, neck, and the shoulders. However, depending on the nature of the disability, everyone’s situation is different so make sure to consult with your doctor. Let the doctor know what exercises you plan to do and get his/her okay and which of the exercises are best for you and which should be avoided Resistance training: Resistance training uses large, stretchy rubber bands that are called resistance bands. Take the bands and wrap them securely around a stable object such as a door, or the arm of your wheelchair. Pull the bands towards you and then the other way away from you to give your muscles a good workout. Rubber bands can be used for pull-downs, shoulder rotations and arm and leg extensions. Strength training: Strength training uses the lifting of ‘free weights’ or dumbbells. If you don’t have ‘free weights’ or dumbbells try to find some cans of food that fit nicely in your hands. Or you might be able to find something better. Whatever you choose have it weighed. You want to start with one or two pound weights and gradually work up. Do three sets of 12 repetitions for each exercise resting between each set. Some of the benefits you’ll achieve through strength training include the ability to better perform daily activities such as pushing your wheelchair, holding or carrying items and transferring in and out of your wheelchair. Disabled people or wheelchair users often have what is called an inefficient ‘push’. You can easily work these muscles. By just spending a few minutes every day building up and strengthening your muscles you’ll find it much easier, regardless of your disability, to do many tasks that you have difficulty with now. Set realistic goals and reward yourself for working out. Don’t do anything you know you shouldn’t. Start slowly. Keep your eye on the end result. A simple but the best wheelchair exercise and fitness program can improve your overall health, boost your immune system, get blood flowing to the brain preventing brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s and increase mobility for you. And encourage others who are disabled to exercise along with you whenever you get together for an added boost.
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