Andrew on the Elliptical Trainer (standing frame). This exercise does so much for Andrew's body: it has helped to basically rid his legs and ankles of swelling, it helps his bones stay dense as it is a weight bearing exercise, and the repetition in the movement promotes reorganization of his central nervous system. Plus . . . he loves it! You are watching a happy man doing what he loves.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Video (2) August 3rd
In this video, Andrew's trainer is helping Andrew to push against the board so that he will NOT bend his knees too much. This helps Andrew control leg movement and to not collapse on the downward motion of the board, but to instead control the downward motion on his own. Andrew feels this mostly in his gluteus maximus muscle area . . . yep, his butt!
Video (1) August 3rd
This is an exercise done to promote balance and core control. Andrew can actually feel this in his abdominal muscles; however, most of his feeling is in his back. He concentrates very hard to achieve a sitting position. His trainers are very encouraged he is already able to control as much as he is in his trunk area. You can see in the video that Andrew's trainer is barely helping him to balance with her fingertips . . . he's doing most of the work.
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