Limited Mobility Exercises | Mobility Center

Staying active can be quite difficult if you are experiencing any mobility limitations. Try these exercises below to help improve mobility and keep active!

Precautions To Take Before Exercising

If you have limited mobility, it’s recommended to speak with your doctor before beginning a workout regimen. Zero physical activity, though, is always seen as a health risk. Daily activity for individuals with limited mobility will undoubtedly improve their health and overall quality of life.

If any of the following apply to you, it’s best to check with your health care provider before exercising regularly:

Recent back or hip surgery
Dizziness or shortness of breath
Weight loss that is not the result of diet/exercise
Hernia
Swelling joints
Wounds or sores that won’t heal
New symptom(s) that you have not told your doctor about

Water Exercise

Why should anyone with limited mobility try exercising in the water? Well, it is easier to move around and puts less pressure on your joints. Research has shown that exercising in water a few times per week for 8-12 weeks can improve:

Balance
Heart health
Strength
Overall fitness

Resistance Band Exercise

Resistance bands offer both safe and low-impact exercises for those with mobility issues. Regular exercise with resistance bands can lead to the following:

Increased flexibility
Improved grip strength
Lower-leg strength
Lowered blood pressure

Resistance bands can be used to perform a variety of exercises, including:

Squats
Chest press
Seated rows
Bicep curls

Chest Stretches

When you have mobility limitations, getting on the floor to do push-ups can be a tough ask. Thankfully, it is still possible to exercise your chest while sitting in a chair. Try this exercise:

Sit in a chair that doesn’t have arms.
Place your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping them flat on the floor.
Extend your arms to your sides.
Have your palms facing forward.
Ease your arms back as you will feel your shoulder blades move toward one another.
Pause the motion and hold for 10-30 seconds.
Repeat the stretch at least 3 times.

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