KD Smart Chair, a manufacturer of lightweight folding power wheelchairs, has released an infographic that visualizes stretching exercises for wheelchair users. The stretching exercises provide benefits and can be done at any time with a doctor’s approval. This infographic provides specific directions on how to stretch gently to increase circulation and ease muscle tightness. Other benefits include improvement of posture, increase flexibility, improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, increase energy levels and enhance coordination. The graphic provides 13 easy to do stretching examples for individuals who are wheelchair bound. Sitting too long in a wheelchair may lead to lower back pain and tightening of back muscles and joints. Solution to this is doing some stretching that may help reduce this type of back pain and help relieve any cramps or joint stiffness.
Infographic by: kdsmartchair
Infographic by: kdsmartchair