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Suggest Weight Loss Exercise That Can Be Done From Wheelchair

I am a paraplegic due to spina bifida myelomenengecele,am wondering is their any weight loss exercises I can do from my wheelchair.i need to lose about 50 pounds or so.thank you, tracey westbrooks
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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You can do arm exercises which will involve swinging your arms in different directions. For more guidance, you need to consult a physiotherapist who will supervise and teach you how to perform these exercises without causing any casualty. Hope this will help.
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Suggest Weight Loss Exercise That Can Be Done From Wheelchair

You can do arm exercises which will involve swinging your arms in different directions. For more guidance, you need to consult a physiotherapist who will supervise and teach you how to perform these exercises without causing any casualty. Hope this will help.