CMS Education Articles

3 Mini Band exercises you need to be doing!

If you were a gym go-er, like me, I am sure you have seen these tiny loop bands being used in the free weight section for fire hydrants and donkey kicks. So what is a Mini Band, you might be wondering, or more so why should you use them? Resistance bands work most similarly like free weights by providing some sort of external resistance that your muscles have to work against. While pushing against the resistance of the bands during an exercise, your muscles have to engage to fight the tension to keep your good form and not break it. What this means is you’re working against resistance throughout the whole range of your exercise, not just the position when you’re moving against gravity.

Most often then not, these little resistance bands seem to be used for glute related exercises. And nothing more. I am here to show you a couple of new exercises that you can use with these handy mini bands, in the hopes of shaking up your workout routine. Or changing your view on this versatile exercise tool!

Introduction to Travel Scooters

Spring is here! Which means that the summer season is just around the corner as well. That means this is the perfect time to start thinking about one thing...scooters!!! More specifically travel scooters. Why a travel scooter? Whether a boat, plane, train, or car, back it down, toss it in and go; when you get to your destination, unfold it and go. In this quick article, I’ll be providing some information on what you should be thinking about when considering purchasing a travel scooter.

Understanding the Categories of Enteral Feeding Formulas

There is such a thing as too many choices! I have suffered from decision paralysis on many an occasion. When it comes to enteral feeding there are A LOT of choices. In this article, we are going to group those choices into a few different categories in hopes of aiding your decisions about what formula is best for your situation.

Wheelchair Basics: Maintenance Guide

Hello everyone, today we’ll be tackling what I call the “Wheelchair Maintenance Guide”. It's relatively a quick guide that will give you some pointers on how to keep your wheelchair in Tip-Top condition. If you can follow these 3 pointers then you can make sure that your ride stays repair free for a long time.

Tips on how to avoid a hunched over posture when using your mobility aid

We have all seen it, the hunched over Rollator or Walker user. Walking around with their head pointing down to the ground, arms are almost straight out in front of their body, and the Rollator or Walker is very far away from the user's body. Learning how to use a Rollator or Walker correctly takes some time and practice. These movements do not always come naturally, but is it important to ensure you are using your Rollator or Walker correctly. Incorrect use can increase the users risk of falling or cause more aches and pains in the shoulders, neck, or back. So why are people walking this way?