Walk On

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“Walk On SCI Recovery Project” is an initiative of SCI Australia to bring the world leading Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Program to 
Australia, with the first facility to be based in Brisbane.

Australia_2008-4_014The Walk On intensive exercise recovery program, offers a path to maximising functional recovery through a structured program based upon the Project Walk www.projectwalk.org methodology, which has been offered in the United States since 1999. In Project Walk’s experience, the earlier an intensive recovery strategy is commenced after injury, the greater the opportunity for advancing recovery. This is particularly true for those diagnosed with “incomplete injuries”. If you are recently injured, whether your diagnosis is complete” or “incomplete” it is vital you commence intensive recovery training as soon as possible.

Project Walk findings have demonstrated that the techniques used increase central nervous system activity, muscle mass and movement, and decrease pain, depression, skin tissue breakdown and other health problems associated with spinal cord injury. These findings are supported by recent scientific discovery involving leading neuroscientists.

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With funding support from Spinal Cure Australia and venue partner Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association of Queensland, two exercise physiologists  have commenced  training at the US-based Project Walk Recovery Centre to achieve their Level 1 Certification in the recovery methodology. These Recovery Specialists will then return to Australia and continue to offer the program to clients under the guidance of Project Walk and one of their Lead Recovery Specialists who will arrive in Australia in April.

Walk On is not a cure for spinal cord injury. Strict enrolment conditions do apply however the program offers the opportunity to maximise functional recovery beyond the current traditional rehabilitation model.

 


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SCI Australia gratefully acknowledges the Slater & Gordon Fund, a subfund of the Melbourne Community Foundation, for its assistance with the Walk On program.

The Slater & Gordon Fund is committed to supporting the initiatives that assist people who have sustained a major injury.




WHO TO CONTACT

If you are interested to know more about the program please email or contact us on 1800 819 775.

WE NEED YOUR HELP - WHY NOT BECOME A SPONSOR?

As a charity we are always seeking support to continue our important programs. Walk On will only survive with the support of friends and family of our clients. If you think someone in your circle of friends can support this program please contact us or download this form undefined.