Exercises for people in wheelchairs

We know well the benefits that sport brings us in our lives.

When a person, whether due to injury, illness, disability or age, needs a wheelchair, we think that their mobility is reduced to zero. Except in cases where the patient does not have any kind of mobility, the wheelchair cannot become a total loss of mobility. As with very sedentary people, what usually happens is that the less you move, the less you can move in the future.

Depending on each person, and always consulted in advance with the doctor, exercises and stretching can be performed that help in their day to day.

Exercise not only benefits your fitness, but also your mental state, and many times, it can be even more important.

As we have already commented, the exercises must be adapted to the conditions of each one.

For people with reduced mobility or older age, it would be sufficient to do stretching, and for those who have more mobility, they could also do some exercises.

Stretching:

Wrist stretching: Twist your wrists in circles slowly. He would do one side and then the other.

Ankle stretching: Rotate your ankles in circles slowly. To one side and then to the other side.

Neck stretching: Turn your head to the left, then slowly to the right. You can also rotate it in the shape of circles.

Arm stretching: They can be done in front of the chest or above the head, stretching one of the arms to the opposite side, and holding it with the other.

Upper body stretching: Perform a small twist to both sides.

Leg stretching: Extend one leg and flex it again. Alternating both legs.

Exercises:

Arms and upper body exercises: With the help of dumbbells or rubber bands, the arms and upper torso can be strengthened with series of exercises. The back should always be straight and separated from the backrest.

Leg exercises: Perform lifts of one leg, leaving it in balance for a few seconds. You can also stretch the leg (as in the stretch) but holding the stretch for a few seconds. Alternate both legs.

Both the stretching and the exercises, depending on the mobility of each person, can be done alone or with help. The most important thing is to do them.

Also recommended for sedentary people (they can be done sitting in a chair).

Now you just need a little motivation to get started.

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