{"id":10130,"date":"2019-06-19T07:10:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T07:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10130"},"modified":"2022-08-17T10:50:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T08:50:47","slug":"what-exercises-can-wheelchair-bound-elderly-people-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/special-populations-blog\/what-exercises-can-wheelchair-bound-elderly-people-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What exercises can wheelchair-bound elderly people do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a person who\u2019s over the age of 65, finding exercises that you are able to do is hard enough. Unfortunately, finding exercises<\/a> that you\u2019re able to do becomes more difficult when you\u2019re confined to a wheelchair.<\/p>\n

Being in a wheelchair means that your body doesn\u2019t reap the health<\/a> benefits that come with walking and performing daily activities. Apart from your arms growing stronger, your body is stagnant for most of the day. This is why exercise is that much more important when you are confined to a wheelchair.<\/p>\n

Sitting in a wheelchair all day can also have a negative effect on your state of mind. This is because being in a wheelchair limits your daily movements as you\u2019re not able to do things that an able-bodied person is capable of doing. This knowledge can very easily lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. On top of this, not being able to move around freely will inhibit the endorphins released.<\/p>\n

Try these exercises to relieve the stress of being wheelchair-bound. Note before you start each exercise straighten your back and press it firmly against the back of your wheelchair. Stop when you are tired because if you overexert yourself you could do yourself massive injury.<\/p>\n

Wheelchair exercises for the elderly<\/h2>\n

Shoulders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Front raises are responsible for building a person\u2019s shoulders<\/a> in addition to increasing upper-body strength. Here\u2019s how to do them:<\/p>\n