Strength
Required Equipment: Exercise Ball
This video demonstrates a quick workout designed to strengthen the core and hips, especially for those with a spinal cord injury.
Day 1
By: Shepherd Center
Home Exercise for Spinal Cord Injury: Trunk Rotation
Day 2
By: Adapt to Perform
No Equipment Beginner HIIT Workout for Wheelchair Users | ADAPT TO PERFORM
Cardio
A simple Introduction to HIIT Workouts. Great if you're new to fitness, getting back from injury or struggle with resistance exercise. Do this 3 times a week and you'll quickly be doing the more advanced stuff. Best of all, no equipment and can be done anywhere!
Day 3
By: Amputee OT
AmputeeOT: Beginner Exercises for Amputees without a Prosthesis
Strength
Required Equipment: Theraband
Join Christina, the amputee OT, as she walks you through some general exercises to strengthen your prosthetic side, all done without using a prosthetic!
Day 4
Deja Young Shoulder Stretch
Stretch
Deja Young is a member of the US Paralympic Track & Field team, where she competes as a sprinter. A brachial plexus injury makes it challenging for her to activate her shoulder mesucles during workouts. In this video she will show you some of her favorite stretches to perform to wake up those muscle groups for a big workout! No equipment necessary.
Day 5
By: MS Society
10 Minutes Wheelchair Arm Workout
Strength
In this video Dom, Terry and Gabriel demonstrate 2 exercises that target arms and shoulders, highlighting the muscles involved and correct technique
You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk. We recommend that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.
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