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Exercise for Persons with Disabilities Program

Our Exercise for Persons with Disabilities Program provides opportunities and training for people with spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke to participate in exercise programs that are fun and engaging. Our clinicians and therapists will tailor a program to meet your specific needs.
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Stay active and strong at every level of ability

Having a disability should never keep you from doing the things you love, including exercise and maintaining an active lifestyle.

We offer a range of cardiovascular and muscle building programs for all levels of ability. With a combination of highly trained people and the most advanced rehabilitation treatments and research available, we’re here to make a difference in your life and help pave the road to wellness.

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Our approach to exercising with a disability

We take a personalized, inclusive approach to exercise, combining expert guidance and adaptive techniques to help you stay active, build strength, and move with confidence.
Personalized exercise plan

You will be individually evaluated and have an exercise program specifically tailored to your needs and capabilities. Your progress is monitored closely, and your exercise program is reevaluated frequently.

Typically, a combination of indoor rowing (arms only rowing/FES-rowing) and upper body strength training, is used to optimize your performance and functional capacity.

Expert programming based on the benefits

The benefits of participating in the ExPD program can include:

  • An increase in aerobic capacity
  • An increase in lower extremity bone mass
  • An improvement in blood lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides), sleep, mobility, and independence
  • A decline in depression, anxiety, fatigue, and pain
Socialization with other participants
Exercise is performed in a group setting, allowing you to meet and encourage other participants.
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Our approach
Our integrated system offers broad access to specialized programs and expertise, connecting you with the care you need at every stage of recovery.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

    Access comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care at Mass General Brigham and Spaulding Rehabilitation in Greater Boston.

  • Adaptive Sports Program

    Explore new sports or return to your favorite with Spaulding specialists. Improve body awareness, build strength, and stay active in a safe, supportive community.

  • Medical Rehabilitation Program

    Mass General Brigham’s medical rehab helps you build strength and function better when recovering from an illness or injury. Learn more to begin healing.

  • Physical Therapy

    Get physical therapy from a highly experienced team of specialists at Mass General Brigham. We help improve how you feel and move so you can live better.

  • Amputee Rehabilitation

    Mass General Brigham offers advanced amputation rehabilitation, including pre-prosthetic training and prosthetic training. Learn more about our services.

  • Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program

    Spaulding Rehabilitation provides coordinated, compassionate care to help patients rehabilitate from spinal cord injuries and return to daily life. Learn more about our program.

  • Neurological Rehabilitation Program

    Neurological rehabilitation at Spaulding involves skilled physical, occupational and speech/language therapy services for a range of neurological disorders. Learn more.

  • Occupational Therapy

    Our advanced occupational therapy helps you manage daily activities after an illness or injury. Learn more about Mass General Brigham’s program.

  • Therapeutic Recreation Service

    Explore therapeutic recreation services that use activity based care to support recovery, well being, and a return to meaningful leisure.

  • Paralysis Center

    Mass General Brigham offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive care centers for people recovering from paralysis. Learn more about our highly specialized treatment.

  • Assistive Technology Program

    Explore assistive technology services at Mass General Brigham to support communication, mobility, cognition, and independence.

  • Wheelchair and Seating Clinic

    Get expert wheelchair and seating evaluations for all ages at Spaulding Rehabilitation. Personalized equipment, pressure mapping, and adaptive solutions to improve comfort and mobility.

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Contact the Exercise for Persons with Disabilities Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Contact information for international patients

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