exercise program?

Jimi5 · 05-17-2003, 10:33 AM

I'm a full quad and would like to know how you all feel about this:
Is a daily exercise program necessary and good for daily living?
Because I'm a full quad does that mean I don't need a daily exercise program?
Is my ROM considered an exercise program and is using my standing frame?
I have arm movement of a C-5/C-6
Thanks alot for another reply

skier · 05-17-2003, 12:43 PM

I am also a quad at about the same level in search of a meaningfull exercise program. I fully believe we need to exercise too so we will be ready for the cure. I have been very frustrated with the warehouse mentality of the pt that I have received. I am taking part in a research program at the University of Iowa involving electrical stimulation and that has kept my left calf muscle in shape but they use my right leg as the control. I wish I could have all my muscles stimulated like that. The rehab that is closer to my home dosen't even an FES bike. Also, everything costs so much that I would like to get benefit from the things we do pay for. Does any one have an exercise routine that I can do at home with my caregiver?

betheny · 05-17-2003, 01:35 PM

YOU NEED AN EXERCISE PROGRAM! I'm not a full quad but I really believe this. It will improve your skin, your health, your attitude and your chances. Look at C. Reeve-no hospitals, UTI's, pressure sores, etc. since he started.
Standing frame should help a lot. My friend w/ same arm function does some weights.

You'd better get a big gun 'cause I'm not dead yet."
---The Bad Examples

SCI-Nurse · 05-17-2003, 03:04 PM

Even if you cannot get FES, an exercise program for your arms that includes aerobic activity is important for your cardiovascular and mental health. An arm crank erogometer is one option, but sports such as quad rugby, swimming, or handcycling are also options.

(KLD)

crags · 05-18-2003, 10:54 AM

Is a daily exercise program necessary and good for daily living?-not daily, but regular, like every other day

The problem is that without legs, we really can't alternate workout muscle groups/goals. The result can be overuse syndromes of the upper body and possible serious joint/tissue damage. Always keep your shoulders in mind, listen to pain, afford rest periods for recovery, follow proper form and don't try to "shoot for the moon" in every exercise you do. Be sure to stretch and strengthen all of your available motion directions; do not bang away incessently on your strongest direction. Work on your weakest directions, even if using quite minimal resistance.

Because I'm a full quad does that mean I don't need a daily exercise program? -see above

Is my ROM considered an exercise program and is using my standing frame? -neither is considered exercise, though standing frame usually stresses the heart in a beneficial way

skier · 05-18-2003, 11:32 AM

Can you describe an aerobic exercise with the arms. I don't know about Marshalltown, but in my area of rural Iowa I don't have access to quad rugby or a pool and I'm not sure if I could use a handcycle as I don't have tricepts and am in an electric chair.

Chris Chappell · 05-18-2003, 01:03 PM

skier,

One suggestion for your arms would be shadow boxing or air boxing. For three minutes without a rest try and throw as many jabs, hooks, uppercuts, swings, etc. as weak or unbalanced as they might be. After a minute you'll be huffing and puffing big time. After two you'll be cursing me and your arms will feel very heavy. If you make three you're a stud.

Another suggestion would be strap on sand weights with straps or dumbbells with a cuff for your hands to hold.

For the ultimate in quad upper body workouts check out www.gpk.com

Jim, I'm going to bump up a couple of threads previously written that may provide you with some suggestions for a home based program.

Good luck and keep up the hard work.

To see other paras and quads kicking some serious exercise induced recovery check out www.projectwalk.org or www.sci-step.com[/url] or www.theneuroinstitute.com or www.centerimt.com Another great facility is The Sit And Stand Tall group in Provo, UT. Unfortunately I can't find the link.

As you can see - there are many. Maybe think about opening a center in your town.

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dogger · 05-18-2003, 04:33 PM

here is the link to sittallstandtall , http://www.sittallstandtall.com

thank you
dogger

every day i wake up is a good one .

Chris Chappell · 05-20-2003, 11:48 AM

Thanks dogger.

05-17-2003, 10:33 AM	#1
Jimi5 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Marion Iowa USA Posts: 441	exercise program? I'm a full quad and would like to know how you all feel about this: Is a daily exercise program necessary and good for daily living? Because I'm a full quad does that mean I don't need a daily exercise program? Is my ROM considered an exercise program and is using my standing frame? I have arm movement of a C-5/C-6 Thanks alot for another reply

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05-17-2003, 12:43 PM	#2
skier Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oelwein, Iowa USA Posts: 61	I am also a quad at about the same level in search of a meaningfull exercise program. I fully believe we need to exercise too so we will be ready for the cure. I have been very frustrated with the warehouse mentality of the pt that I have received. I am taking part in a research program at the University of Iowa involving electrical stimulation and that has kept my left calf muscle in shape but they use my right leg as the control. I wish I could have all my muscles stimulated like that. The rehab that is closer to my home dosen't even an FES bike. Also, everything costs so much that I would like to get benefit from the things we do pay for. Does any one have an exercise routine that I can do at home with my caregiver?

05-17-2003, 01:35 PM	#3
betheny Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oklahoma,USA Posts: 18,333	YOU NEED AN EXERCISE PROGRAM! I'm not a full quad but I really believe this. It will improve your skin, your health, your attitude and your chances. Look at C. Reeve-no hospitals, UTI's, pressure sores, etc. since he started. Standing frame should help a lot. My friend w/ same arm function does some weights. You'd better get a big gun 'cause I'm not dead yet." ---The Bad Examples

05-17-2003, 03:04 PM	#4
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,341	Even if you cannot get FES, an exercise program for your arms that includes aerobic activity is important for your cardiovascular and mental health. An arm crank erogometer is one option, but sports such as quad rugby, swimming, or handcycling are also options. (KLD)

05-18-2003, 10:54 AM	#5
crags Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,021	Is a daily exercise program necessary and good for daily living?-not daily, but regular, like every other day The problem is that without legs, we really can't alternate workout muscle groups/goals. The result can be overuse syndromes of the upper body and possible serious joint/tissue damage. Always keep your shoulders in mind, listen to pain, afford rest periods for recovery, follow proper form and don't try to "shoot for the moon" in every exercise you do. Be sure to stretch and strengthen all of your available motion directions; do not bang away incessently on your strongest direction. Work on your weakest directions, even if using quite minimal resistance. Because I'm a full quad does that mean I don't need a daily exercise program? -see above Is my ROM considered an exercise program and is using my standing frame? -neither is considered exercise, though standing frame usually stresses the heart in a beneficial way

05-18-2003, 11:32 AM	#6
skier Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oelwein, Iowa USA Posts: 61	Can you describe an aerobic exercise with the arms. I don't know about Marshalltown, but in my area of rural Iowa I don't have access to quad rugby or a pool and I'm not sure if I could use a handcycle as I don't have tricepts and am in an electric chair.

05-18-2003, 01:03 PM	#7
Chris Chappell Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 7,035	skier, One suggestion for your arms would be shadow boxing or air boxing. For three minutes without a rest try and throw as many jabs, hooks, uppercuts, swings, etc. as weak or unbalanced as they might be. After a minute you'll be huffing and puffing big time. After two you'll be cursing me and your arms will feel very heavy. If you make three you're a stud. Another suggestion would be strap on sand weights with straps or dumbbells with a cuff for your hands to hold. For the ultimate in quad upper body workouts check out www.gpk.com Jim, I'm going to bump up a couple of threads previously written that may provide you with some suggestions for a home based program. Good luck and keep up the hard work. To see other paras and quads kicking some serious exercise induced recovery check out www.projectwalk.org or www.sci-step.com[/url] or www.theneuroinstitute.com or www.centerimt.com Another great facility is The Sit And Stand Tall group in Provo, UT. Unfortunately I can't find the link. As you can see - there are many. Maybe think about opening a center in your town. [This message was edited by Phebus on 05-18-03 at 04:19 PM.] [This message was edited by Phebus on 05-18-03 at 04:29 PM.] [This message was edited by Phebus on 05-18-03 at 04:31 PM.]

05-18-2003, 04:33 PM	#8
dogger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mitchell , Qld. Australia Posts: 2,239	here is the link to sittallstandtall , http://www.sittallstandtall.com thank you dogger every day i wake up is a good one .

05-20-2003, 11:48 AM	#9
Chris Chappell Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 7,035	Thanks dogger.