Beyond The Trauma - Post Rehab
For many Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients, the initial stay at a renowned facility like Craig Hospital in Denver marks a critical starting point. Customers like Kevin Ogar, Brandon Mantz, and others have shared how their time at Craig taught them essential skills—how to eat, manage bowel and bladder issues, and navigate the early stages of recovery. But what happens after Craig often makes the greatest difference in their lives, and it’s an area where support can fall short.
The Gap in Post-Craig Recovery
While Craig Hospital provides a strong foundation, many patients lack the time or insurance coverage to learn vital skills for true independence. Chair transfers, getting back into a wheelchair after a fall, taking a shower without an ADA-compliant setup, or even mastering hand controls to drive—these are the skills that unlock freedom and a healthy lifestyle. Without them, SCI patients may feel limited, told what they can’t do rather than empowered to live fully.
At Equip Products, we believe fitness is a cornerstone of this journey. It’s not about saying it will be easy—it’s about saying it will be worth it. Fitness rebuilds confidence, strength, and independence, helping SCI patients reclaim their lives, whether they’re in the US, UK, EU, Australia, or Japan, where 45% of our customers thrive.
Post-Rehab Centers Leading the Way
Thankfully, post-rehab facilities are stepping up to bridge this gap, offering specialized programs to teach these life-changing skills while prioritizing fitness. Jesi Stracham, co-owner of Freedom LKN in Terrell, North Carolina, uses her SCI rehab expertise to support adaptive athletes, able-bodied individuals, geriatric patients, and those in post-trauma rehab. Her facility integrates fitness into recovery, using tools like the Multi Ropes™ for versatile workouts, and the LapMat™ for safe seated training.
Similarly, Jenna Muri-Rosenthal's Fit To Function in Boston empowers SCI and neurological patients with practical skills and fitness-focused rehab, helping them master chair transfers, showers, and car entry while staying active. Centers like these, alongside others nationwide, are redefining what’s possible post-Craig.
Equip Products: Supporting True Freedom
We’re proud to support this movement with gear designed for all bodies. The Multi Ropes™ offer a full-body workout for all levels, and the LapMat™ ensures safety during seated exercises. These tools are used daily at Freedom LKN and Fit To Function, empowering patients to move with confidence.
Start Your Journey
Fitness after SCI isn’t easy—but it’s worth it. Explore post-rehab options like Freedom LKN and Fit To Function to take the next step. Ready to train like Kevin and Brandon? Visit our Seated Athletes Collection and use code SUMMER20 for 20% off (ends June 7th. Let’s make movement a global mission—join us!