Exercise and Fitness After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) consists of a suite of resources to help people understand the importance of exercise and remaining fit after SCI.
Factsheets
People with SCI are more likely than the general population to have health problems related to not being active. Regular exercise can help to reduce the risk of health problems after SCI.
Factsheets
If you have an SCI, adaptive sports and recreation may be key to your lifelong wellness. These activities may also help you to engage with your community.
Factsheets
Difficulty walking is very common following a spinal cord injury (SCI). People with SCI may have gait training included in their therapy plans. Gait training is practicing walking with assistive devices, braces and other types of support as needed.
Slideshows
View our slide show on gait training after a spinal cord injury.
Slideshows
View our slideshow on exercise after a spinal cord injury.
Slideshows
View our slideshow on adaptive sports and recreation after a spinal cord injury.
Videos
This 19-minute video features individuals with SCI who share their fitness routines and explain how exercise has improved their quality of life.