SCI Strengthening

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SCI Strengthening
  • Para Strengthening in Bed (Spinal Cord Injury)

    This series of videos leads you through arm strengthening exercises in bed. These exercises are designed for paraplegics but also anyone who would like to exercise in bed or on a mat. Feel free to add weight as needed. Rest as often as needed depending on your fitness level.

  • Beginner Leg Strengthening (Spinal Cord Injury)

    This series of videos leads you through beginner leg strengthening exercises. These exercises are designed for individuals who have weakness in the legs and can be done in bed or on a mat. Feel free to add weight or resistance as needed. Rest as often as needed depending on your fitness level.

  • Advanced Leg Strengthening (Spinal Cord Injury)

    This series of videos leads you through advanced leg strengthening exercises. These exercises are designed for anyone with decent leg movement and can be done in bed or on a mat. Feel free to add weight or resistance as needed. Rest as often as needed depending on your fitness level.

  • Hand Strengthening (Spinal Cord Injury)

    This series of videos leads you through a variety of hand strengthening to help with strength and flexibility! Grab some putty or play doh if possible!

  • Beginner Upper Extremity Strengthening for Tetraplegia in Bed with Assistance

    This series of videos leads you through arm strengthening exercises in bed with a caregiver. These exercises are designed for anyone who needs assistance by caregiver. They can also be done with airsplints if needed to help assist. Rest as often as needed depending on your fitness level.

  • Advanced Upper Extremity Strengthening for Tetraplegia in Bed

    This series of videos leads you through arm strengthening exercises in bed. These exercises are designed for tetraplegics but also anyone who would like to exercise in bed or on a mat. Feel free to add weight as needed. Rest as often as needed depending on your fitness level.

  • Circuit Resistance Training Program for Paraplegics

    This series of videos leads you through the Circuit Resistance Program that was started at the Shepherd Center back in 2013. This video shows someone with hand function performing the exercises that can be done with theraband or theratube. Please make sure the band is anchored to something that i...

  • Circuit Resistance Training Program for Tetraplegics

    This series of videos leads you through the Circuit Resistance Program that was started at the Shepherd Center back in 2013. This video shows someone with limited hand function performing the exercises that can be done with theraband or theratube. You may use wrist cuffs or grasping cuffs to help...

  • Strengthening with Cables- Spinal Cord Injury (C5-C6)

    Arm strengthening exercises utilizing a pully system and an assistive grasping device. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C5-C6 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Strengthening with Wrist Weights- Spinal Cord Injury (C6-T1)

    Arm strengthening exercises with wrist weights. Please select a weight that feels best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C6-T1 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Upper Extremity Strengthening with Assistance- Spinal Cord Injury (C6-T1)

    "Arm strengthening exercises using dumbbells, a grasping cuff, and assistance provided. Please select a weight that feels best for you when completing these exercises. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C6-T1 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Fou...

  • Upper Body Strength and Conditioning (SCI T2-T12)

    Upper body strength and conditioning exercises using resistance bands or dumbbells, as indicated. Please select a weight/resistance that works best for you to complete these exercises. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the S...

  • Strengthening with Air Splints Demonstration (SCI C3-C5)

    Arm strengthening exercises using air splints, to help with maintaining arms extended through your exercises. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C3-C5 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Upper Extremity Strengthening with Table Demonstration (SCI C3-C5)

    Upper extremity strengthening exercises using a table and a towel or paper tower to help glide your arm on the table, as you move through these exercises. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C3-C5 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and t...

  • Upper Extremity Strengthening with Assistance Demonstration (SCI C3-C5)

    Upper extremity strengthening exercises, with assistance. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C3-C5 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Strengthening with Wrist Weights Demonstration (SCI C6-T1)

    Arm strengthening exercises with wrist weights. Please select a weight that feels best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C6-T1 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Strengthening with Cables Demonstration (SCI C5-C6)

    Arm strengthening exercises utilizing a pully system and an assistive grasping device. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C5-C6 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Upper Extremity Strengthening with Assistance Demonstration (SCI C6-T1)

    Arm strengthening exercises using dumbbells, a grasping cuff, and assistance provided. Please select a weight that feels best for you when completing these exercises. This video is intended for people with a SCI, C6-T1 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foun...

  • External Rotation with Resistance Band Demonstration (SCI T2-T12)

    External rotation exercise, select a resistance band that works best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Bicep Curl Using Dumbbell (SCI T2 -T12)

    Bicep curls using dumbbells, select a weight that works best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Front Shoulder Raise with Dumbbells Demonstration (SCI T2-T12)

    Front arm raises using dumbbells, please select a weight that works best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Strength and Conditioning with Resistance Bands (SCI T2-T12)

    Upper body strength and conditioning exercises using resistance bands. Please select a resistance that works best for you to complete these exercises. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the ...

  • Reverse Fly with Dumbbells Demonstration (SCI T2-T12)

    Reverse fly exercise using dumbbells, please select a weight that works best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12 level of injury. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *

  • Cardio Boxing with Dumbbells Demonstration (SCI T2-T12)

    Cardio boxing exercise using dumbbells. Please select a weight that works best for you. This video is intended for people with a SCI, T2-T12. *These videos were funded in part by the Shepherd Center Foundation and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. *