PUNCHING BAG: Therapeutic Core Exercise for Wheelchair Users

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Comment Posted on Feb 26, 2012 Last Updated Feb 26, 2012 Posted by Jacob

I find myself searching for different conditioning exercises as the “MS 150 Miami” approaches on April 21-22. The “MS 150″ is a 150 mile bike ride put on by the National MS Society to raise awareness and funding for a cure to Multiple Sklerosis. It’s a 150 mile bike ride split between 2 days. The 1st day is 75 miles from Miami to Key Largo, and the 2nd day is a 75 mile ride back to Miami from Key Largo.

Santa brought me a punching bag for Christmas this past December. Throughout the past couple months I’ve realized it’s a great therapeutic exercise tool for anyone confined to a manual wheelchair. There are multiple reasons I’d suggest a punching bag to anyone disabled in a wheelchair.

26 Mile Marathon on 1999 Freedom Ryder Hand-cycle

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Comments Posted on Dec 20, 2011 Last Updated Dec 20, 2011 Posted by Jacob

At the beginning of December I experience my first 26 mile hand-cycle marathon in West Palm Beach. In life we use what we’ve got, and I’ve got an old 1999 Freedom Ryder hand-cycle. It’s the first handbike I’ve ever owned and it’s never had any problems. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Freedom Ryder hand-cycle, but I’d also love to retire her for a new one! Twelve years after purchasing the Freedom Ryder it’s yet to break, so I highly recommend this hand-cycle.

MURDER BALL aka Wheelchair Rugby For the First Time…

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Comments Posted on Nov 10, 2011 Last Updated Nov 10, 2011 Posted by Jacob

A couple weeks ago a friend invited me to a quad-rugby practice with his West Palm Beach team. I apologize in advance for not explaining the rules in detail. I would, but I’m a noob who knows very little. All I know is, it’s a quadriplegic sport where teams of 4 slam into each other as hard and fast as possible across a basketball court. In between the slamming, a ball is passed between the team. The object is to roll past the goal line with the ball. The only thing is, the 4 guys on the other team are there to make sure you don’t go forward.

Given the fact that I’m a paraplegic, I could never officially compete with the team. But when my buddy told me they were short a few guys, I jumped, yes jumped, at the chance to practice with them.

Stimulite Wheelchair Cushion Review w/ Hand-Cycle Customization (Video)

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Comments Posted on Oct 12, 2011 Last Updated Oct 23, 2011 Posted by Jacob

To Cut or Not To Cut Your Wheelchair Cushion, That Is the Question….

Wheelchair cushions come in all different models, shapes, and sizes. A wheelchair cushion that’s absolutely perfect for my situation may not be the best for your specific situation. With that being said, the best advice I can give is to try as may wheelchair cushions as you can get your hands on, so you understand the positives and negatives of each.

Wheelchair Push Handles….. Over-Rated.

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Comments Posted on Sep 26, 2011 Last Updated Sep 27, 2011 Posted by Jacob

A central theme for conversation seems to be independence. What level am I. What I can and can’t do independently. How people walking around perceive me. Most people in wheelchairs are constantly striving to be more and more independent throughout their daily lives.

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PUNCHING BAG: Therapeutic Core Exercise for Wheelchair Users

26 Mile Marathon on 1999 Freedom Ryder Hand-cycle

MURDER BALL aka Wheelchair Rugby For the First Time…

Stimulite Wheelchair Cushion Review w/ Hand-Cycle Customization (Video)

To Cut or Not To Cut Your Wheelchair Cushion, That Is the Question….

Wheelchair Push Handles….. Over-Rated.

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