The Activity-Based Locomotor Exercise (ABLE) program at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is planning its expansion for completion mid-2015. ABLE is one of six Community and Fitness Facilities, nationwide, that are part the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation NeuroRecovery Network. ABLE has been serving clients at the Golden Valley location since 2010. Demand for use of the body weight supported treadmill system has demonstrated the need for installation of a second TheraStride. The expansion will establish the Institute’s ABLE program as the largest in the country, meeting the demand for service while more than doubling the amount of data collected for the Network’s research study of the impact of locomotor exercise on the brain and muscles.
With this addition, the fitness center and ABLE space will be in a newly remodeled 14,000 square foot area. The space will also have a fitness studio for adapted yoga, Tai Chi and other classes, as well as improved space for massage and acupuncture services.
Emerging scientific research shows that nerves are alive and can often be activated through intensive fitness activities. In partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s NeuroRecovery Network, ABLE is a cutting-edge intensive fitness program for people with paralysis and other neurological conditions including stroke. Participants have reported:
· increased strength, function and independence
· reduced pain
· improved health and quality of life.
The program offers intensive, activity-based guided exercise (strengthening and cardiovascular exercise), functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling and locomotor training. Please contact able@allina.com for information on how to access services now.
With this addition, the fitness center and ABLE space will be in a newly remodeled 14,000 square foot area. The space will also have a fitness studio for adapted yoga, Tai Chi and other classes, as well as improved space for massage and acupuncture services.
Emerging scientific research shows that nerves are alive and can often be activated through intensive fitness activities. In partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s NeuroRecovery Network, ABLE is a cutting-edge intensive fitness program for people with paralysis and other neurological conditions including stroke. Participants have reported:
· increased strength, function and independence
· reduced pain
· improved health and quality of life.
The program offers intensive, activity-based guided exercise (strengthening and cardiovascular exercise), functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling and locomotor training. Please contact able@allina.com for information on how to access services now.
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