Physical activity and movement are an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and this fact doesn’t change for those experiencing health issues that might prevent it. When recovering from or maintaining disorders like Multiple Sclerosis, brain or spinal cord injuries, stroke and neurological or neuromuscular disorders like Alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s, movement can be […]
For patients dealing with Multiple Sclerosis, incorporating physical activity into their daily maintenance plan can be a daunting task. When any condition causes movement to feel difficult, strained or painful it can be easy to want to avoid it altogether. However, there are significant benefits for Multiple Sclerosis patients to include a level of movement […]
When recovering from a stroke early mobilization is key in order to stimulate the brain to rebuild the neural pathways involved in movement patterns. Incorporating repetitive movement into the rehabilitation process can help patients to regain function and improve muscle strength and mobility. Mobilization begins soon after the stroke MedupV2 Bike is ideally suited for stroke recovery […]
While we know that regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, there are some significant benefits to including exercise into a rehabilitation plan after an acquired brain injury. Studies have shown that incorporating any volume of easy aerobic exercise to a recovery plan can greatly increase the quality of life in the patient. Patients […]
Neuromuscular disorders can be difficult to diagnose, and even more tricky to treat. Although there is no actual cure for a neuromuscular disorder there are some ways to improve strength and mobility, which can lead to an improved quality of life for the patient. For many years it has been advised that those with a […]