Physical Therapy and Supervised Fitness for Persons with Physical Limitations, Chronic Conditions, or Disabilities.
We are a non-profit wellness center that offers physical therapy and supervised exercise. The New Directions gym offers accessible equipment for upper and lower body strengthening and cardiovascular conditioning with knowledgable staff to help you develop and complete a safe, well rounded fitness program. Our gym fees are income sensitive and we offer a sliding scale. Give us a call or come by and take a look!
Our specialized equipment include:
* NuStep seated stepper- This machine allows users to move their arms and legs at varying levels of difficulty while sitting down. It is appropriate for people who use wheelchairs, people who have use of only one side of their body, and people whose joints are affected by standing while doing activity.
* Pneu Body Weight Support- Through a hydraulic system, the Pneu Weight machine decreases the user's weight allowing the user to walk on a treadmill with less pressure from their body. This is helpful for users plagued by joint pain, bodily pain, and/or obesity. Additionally, the Pneu Weight serves as a standing support for people who use wheelchairs. It is helpful as well, to those with balance problems; the harness system allows the user to stand and move without fear of falling.
* ERGYS2 Lower Extremity Ergometer- This is a functional electrical stimulation (FES) recumbant bike that uses coordinated electrical stimulation of leg muscles to cycle . This can help decrease muscle atrophy, relax muscle spasms, improve circulation, and more.
* Bioness L300 foot drop system- This is an FES device that helps to prevent foot drop and improve the ease and safety of walking. It can make walking easier on even and uneven ground, up and down stairs, and over hills.
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