OUR FAVORITE
SCI Rehab Props & Equipment
to support alignment, offer sensory inputs, offer freedom of movement,
give feedback & facilitate kinesthetic learning
When the body is supported,
it feels safe & free to move with ease.
We don’t shy away from equipment that creates an environment for motor learning after SCI.
Carefully placed support can make all the difference for reconnecting.
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At-home staples
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Large floor mat
Big enough for rolling exercises, and soft enough to protect skin and cushion joints.
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4" soft release ball
Nourish your tissues, including your nerves, with this SOFT release ball.
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6" hard release ball
Tap into tighter areas, like the neck and shoulders, with this higher density ball.
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9" squish ball
An absolute must for hip mobility, core exercises and spine support.
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Resistance band kit
Includes: bands, clips, velcro cuffs, handles and door anchor
See how use this kit here.
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Velcro cuff set
Anchor your bands in different places to focus on specific muscle groups.
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Grip gloves
Active Hands are top quality.
These hooks may also do the trick (depending on use).
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Pelvic Prop
Support pelvic position with this easy prop. This can also be used to relieve wrist pain during quadruped exercises.
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Foam Roller - sliced
This sliced foam roller is great for stretching shoulders and challenging core stability. Watch this videos for a few ideas.
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Peanut ball
Drape over the ball to stretch your back and hamstrings, or do prone core exercises.
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Small box
A quick way to safe-guard your knees in quadruped and kneeling exercises.
Portable to bring with you for quick floor transfers.
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Large box
Great for floor transfers.
Mobility & stretching tools
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4" soft release ball
Nourish your tissues, including your nerves, with this SOFT release ball.
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6" hard release ball
Tap into tighter areas, like the neck and shoulders, with this higher density ball.
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9" squish ball
Low back relief is here: place this ball under the hips and rock back and forth.
Check this tutorial video for back pain relief from sitting in a wheelchair all day.
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Yoga Tune Up Balls
The perfect density for foot release and trigger points.
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Peanut ball
Drape over the ball to stretch your back and hamstrings, or do prone core exercises.
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NABOSO Toe Splays
Stretch your toes and widen your feet for better balance, proprioception and hip activation.
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Silicone Cupping Set
Bring relief to entraped nerves and blood vessels by decompressing the surrounding tissues.
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Massage gun
An affordable alternative to the name brands.
Sensory & proprioceptive support
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Sensory spike ball
The more your feet can sense, the better your body will respond to environmental stimuli.
Watch this video for more information on sensory training after paralysis.
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NABOSO sensory insoles
Stimulate the bottom of your feet with these innovated sensory insoles, placed directly in your shoe.
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Massage gun
An affordable alternative to the name brands.
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PowerDot e-stimulation unit
With bluetooth technology, stimulate your muscles with TENS or more powerful electrical inputs, all from your phone.
Other helpful props
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Posture & Bridging sling
Take the pressure off with dynamic spring support using the sling for bridging and posture exercises.
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Small boxes
Perfect for a variety of uses, including creating closed-chain feedback.
Watch this video on the importance of “grounding” exercises in SCI rehab.
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Yoga Blocks
Space knees, ankles, create targets… so many uses.
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Rotator discs
Challenge staility or create awarness and flexibility in the shoulder and hip rotator cuffs.
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Resistance bands - flat
Easy affordable bands. Tie loops on either end - slip hands through the loops for easy set-up for quadraplegics.
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Light resistance bands
For when the springs are “just too much.”
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Band Anchor - Door
Anchor bands without disrupting the walls.
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Velcro cuffs
For thighs, ankles, upper arms & wrists.
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Y-loops
A great way to support the ankle and provide closed-chain feedback.
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Dowel
Different grab bar, vs. handles or cuffs.
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Bolster
Support the body so it can relax, or place behind knees during kneeling exercises.
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Big physioball
For eated balance exercises, core exercises and stretching.
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Canvas loops
High-quality, soft canvas loops (optional padding). Tons of uses!
Pilates equipment
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Pilates springs
Robust support and resistance.
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CoreAlign Gait Training system
Train gait, in supine, seated, kneeling and standing positions.
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Cadillac / Trapeze Table
Versatile suspension system takes the load off the trainer and back on the client.
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Pilates Chair
Healthy back extensions and leg work.
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Spring Board with push through bar
Take up less space with a wall unit.
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Tower-on-the-go
Easy, versatile, and affordable band anchoring system for home use.
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Reformer
Dynamic challenges for the intermediate/advanced SCI athlete
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Konnector: 4-limb reciprocation system
Add onto your reformer an extra set of straps, for a 4-strap system designed to train gait and reciprocation.
Brain training Tools
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BrainSpeed / Letter Ball
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BrainSpeed Posters