Staying active is more important than ever.

Here is a list of gentle exercise videos geared towards people with Acquired Brain Injury, Balance Issues and / or Mobility Challenges to help keep you active as possible while you are at home. Scroll through this list to see which video(s) suite you the best!

Got suggestions of your own? Send them to: info@bist.ca

Online Yoga with Osteopath Marinella Nesso

Osteopath and Yoga Instructor Marinella Nesso’s four-week Yoga Series focussing on breath and joint movements.

Session 1 – Chair Yoga – April 13, 2020

Session 2 – April 20, 2020

Session 3 – April 27, 2020

Thanks to our 2020 Corporate Platinum Sponsor PIA Law for helping to make programs like this happen:

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Exercise & Wellness Videos for People with Mobility Challenges – Compiled by TIME™️  

Physiotherapists and occupational therapists from the TIME™️ (Together in Movement and Exercise™️) team at the University Health Network have put together a list of exercise and wellness videos that are appropriate for people with mobility challenges. The selected videos work best for people who find it difficult to walk in the community and who use a cane or walker to get around. See the complete list, HERE.

Gentle Chair Yoga Videos

Designed by Toronto Rehab (LEAP Service) therapists for people with mobility issues and/or pain. Variations allow you to select the challenge that is most appropriate for you.

10 Minutes

 

20 Minutes

30 Minutes

Tai Chi and Qi Gong

22 Minutes

 

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Gentle Mat Exercises  

25 Minutes

Videos of Exercises for People to Move their Weaker Side, done while sitting

Led by physical therapists at Flint Rehab, designed for people with one-sided weakness after stroke.

Easy Leg Exercises – 10 Minutes

Hand Exercises – 10 Minutes

Core Exercises – 10 Minutes

Arm Exercises – 10 Minutes