Practical Trunk and Lower Extremities Training in a Wheelchair

The NeuroGym® Exercise Wheelchair converts from a standard wheelchair into a variable resistance flexion and extension exercise machine for the trunk and lower extremities. With the flick of a switch, the wheelchair seat, backrest or both can be enabled to allow for flexion and extension exercises of trunk, hips and knees. The special footrest apparatus, which is stored under the seat, pulls out smoothly for use in exercise and folds back up easily so that it does not interfere with standard use of the wheelchair.

Key Benefits

• Allows for effective functional strengthening of the trunk and lower extremities – critical antigravity muscles for stabilizing posture and enabling standing and transfers. Improved trunk strength also allows for improved ability to turn over in bed more independently.
• Doubles as a comfortable wheelchair
• Does not require transfers
• Can be used to improve endurance in weak, wheelchair-bound users

Clinical Applications

• Paretic trunk and/or lower extremities
• Atrophied muscles in frail elderly
• Post-surgical training of the hip, knee & trunk
• Strength & Endurance training for the difficult to transfer

In Action

After only a few weeks of training with the Exercise Wheelchair, a 60 year old woman with Multiples Sclerosis, who had already been involved in strengthening exercises for several years, reported that her ability to turn over independently in bed improved with this type of exercise.

A man in his 80’s who had become frail as a result of inactivity due to hip fracture, trained 2-3 times per week with a focus on pelvis and knee flexion and extension. He reported significant improvement in mobility and his ability to stand up from sitting.

Specifications (Standard Configuration)

• MODEL # E-EW-A
• Breezy 60 wheelchair
• Seat width 18”, seat depth 18”, seat height 16”
• Seat to floor height range 15”-20 ½
• Forest green
• Weighs 80 lbs

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