Why the Core Is the Key to Escaping the Wheelchair | Not Just Abs

LINKS: Recommended Therapy Items:https://amzn.to/4nzDAn7 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgzVvvr0hwKFeLBnczqg7w/join Exercises for Seniors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgIVMCnlGsQ&list=PLvSelbjivxk3BnHT2Je8aSBnkwlucnCkH&pp=gAQB Stroke Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHii94MWaY4&list=PLvSelbjivxk1HbpmmasBZAQHi2IElTGz2&pp=gAQB Parkinson's Disease Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUHNNhn0MCI&list=PLvSelbjivxk1COV65rAbOORH9W73n2Vru&pp=gAQBiAQB ================================= If you’re in a wheelchair, your core is not optional. Many people focus only on leg strength — but without a strong core, you lose balance, posture, transfer safety, and the ability to walk efficiently. In this video, Nathan, a licensed occupational therapist from Skills and Wellness, teaches a safe, no-equipment core workout you can do entirely from a wheelchair. These exercises are designed to restore trunk control, improve balance, reduce back pain, and prepare your body for standing and walking again. What this video helps with Core strengthening for wheelchair users Improving sitting balance and posture Preparing the body for walking again Safer transfers and reduced fall risk Stroke recovery and long-term wheelchair use Exercises included in this follow-along workout Seated pelvic tilts for deep core activation Elbow to opposite knee rotations for oblique strength Seated torso twists for trunk control Double knee lifts for lower abdominal strength Forward punches to integrate core and upper body Each movement is occupational-therapy approved and focused on real-world function, not gym workouts. Real patient story You’ll hear the continuation of Mae’s story — a patient who couldn’t stand for months. What surprised her most wasn’t just leg weakness, but how unstable she felt even while sitting. By training her core consistently, she didn’t just sit taller — she walked again and regained her independence. Who this video is for Wheelchair users Stroke survivors People rebuilding strength after prolonged sitting Older adults with poor balance or posture Anyone preparing to stand or walk again Attendance check Type “CORE” in the comments so I know you’re training yours today. How often to do this routine Perform these exercises daily or every other day as tolerated. A stronger core leads to better balance, safer movement, and faster progress toward walking. #wheelchair #wheelchairlife #corestrength #seniorhealth #elderlyhealth #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy ================================= About Skills and Wellness Welcome to Skills and Wellness, your personal guide to Occupational Therapy. I’m Nathan, a dedicated Occupational Therapist, here to help you achieve your therapy goals right from the comfort of your home. This channel is your one-stop solution for consistent and effective Occupational Therapy home exercises. I’m here to equip you with strategies and skills to enhance your self-care routines and boost your overall wellness. Our content is tailored for individuals dealing with various health conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and orthopedic conditions. But that’s not all! Anyone, most specially seniors, who can benefit from therapy will find value in our videos. Join us as we explore exercises and therapy strategies designed to improve your quality of life. Together, we can make your therapy journey rewarding and successful. ================================= Disclaimer: This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillsandwellness/ ========================= Affiliate Disclaimer: the links for the products will lead you to an online store which I may or may not earn a little amount when you order. This will greatly help in continuing to make Occupational Therapy videos.