Ability Bow has now reached the stage that the demand for our specialist support is more than we can provide. We want to reach more people and to do this we need your help. We are focusing on three key areas:
- Providing more one-to-one exercise sessions to the people who really need it.
- Meeting the increase in demand for new referrals.
- Introducing new innovative exercise equipment like the Power Plate.
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Margaret White
Benefits of the Power Plate?
We are currently raising £6,500 for a new Power Plate machine which is used for whole body vibration training. It is accessible to almost everyone and is especially useful for people who have health conditions or a disability.
For our gym users with Multiple Sclerosis it will improve their strength, coordination and stability. It will also help to decrease their pain sensations (due to desensitization of pain receptors). It helps to relieve depression as a result of an increase in production/release of serotonin (happy hormone!).
For our members with Cerebral Palsy it can help with muscle tightness and spasticity. It also improves balance, posture and walking. It will improve circulation which in turn will help with the healing of pressure sores and other skin conditions.
Power Plate
People with Osteoporosis can improve their bone density. The Power Plate vibrations will cause contractions in the muscles, which in turn will pull on the bone. This has a positive effect on the Bone Mineral Density and many other tissues, leading to more flexible tendons, which will lead to improvements in daily functioning.
These are just a few of the health conditions that can benefit from using the Power Plate and a few of the benefits that can be gained from using this type of vibration training.
