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Paraplegia | Top 15 Mobility And Balance Exercises To Regain Strength And Function
Movement is the major requirement of the human body, but conditions like paraplegia, hemiplegia, tetraplegia, quadriplegia, etc. don't allow an individual to perform certain movements.
Individuals suffering from such conditions should involve themselves in regular exercises and activities, to maintain cardiovascular and metabolic health. Individuals suffering from such conditions are more susceptible to high cholesterol, weight gain, and elevated blood sugar. In today's blog, we will figure out the various exercises that can be done by paraplegic patients regardless of their condition.
Paraplegia | Top 15 Mobility And Balance Exercises To Regain Strength And Function
What is Paraplegia?
Paraplegia or Partial paralysis is a form of paralysis in which function is impeded from below the level of injury. Paraplegic patients have perfectly healthy legs but the problem resides in either their spinal cord or brain, which cannot send or receive signals from or to the lower body due to a disease or an injury.
Side Leg Lifts
Slip the front half of the foot into the loop of the leg lifter. Then, lie on the side so that the foot with the leg lifter is on top of the other leg. Pull the strap of the leg lifter gently so that the leg raises to the side. The patient should stop pulling when he starts feeling the body's natural resistance and then hold the position to stretch the inner thigh. Continue to lift and drop the leg 15 times, then turn to the other side and repeat with the other leg.
Knee Extensions
The patient places the foot into the leg lifter and then gently pulls so that the knee straightens out. Then, bring it back down. Do this exercise 15 times. Repeat the same exercise with the other leg.
Ankle Rotations
The patient sits with one leg bent to the side so that he can easily reach the foot. Use one hand to stabilize the ankle while the patient uses the other to move the foot in circles. Rotate clockwise direction and counterclockwise direction.