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Gait Trainer Exercises for ALS: Regaining Walk Support

July 3, 2025 Comments Off on Gait Trainer Exercises for ALS: Regaining Walk Support

ALS United Rocky Mountain January 15, 2024 15 min read Table of Contents Summary Understanding Gait Challenges in ALS Common walking difficulties experienced in ALS progression Biomechanical changes affecting balance and stability Fatigue management considerations during walking activities Benefits of proactive gait intervention in ALS care Types of Gait Trainers for ALS Support Standard gait…

Wrapped in Care: How ALS United Rocky Mountain’s Quilt Program Is Bringing Comfort to ALS Families

July 3, 2025 Comments Off on Wrapped in Care: How ALS United Rocky Mountain’s Quilt Program Is Bringing Comfort to ALS Families

How Our Quilt Program Is Bringing Comfort to ALS Families At ALS United Rocky Mountain, one of the most meaningful ways we welcome new families into our community is through our heartfelt Quilt Program. When someone registers with us, we send them a beautiful, handmade quilt — a tangible reminder that they are not alone…

Seated Exercises for ALS: Upper Body Strength & Mobility

June 18, 2025 Comments Off on Seated Exercises for ALS: Upper Body Strength & Mobility

Seated Exercises for ALS: Upper Body Strength & Mobility | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne January 15, 2024 12 min read Table of Contents Summary Introduction The Evolution of Exercise Recommendations for ALS Patients The Role of Seated Exercises in Maintaining Independence Understanding the Benefits of Seated Exercises for ALS Maintaining Muscle Strength…

Flexibility Exercises for ALS: Gentle Routines to Stay Limber

June 18, 2025 Comments Off on Flexibility Exercises for ALS: Gentle Routines to Stay Limber

Flexibility Exercises for ALS: Gentle Routines to Stay Limber | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne June 18, 2025 7 min read About ALS United Rocky Mountain At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are committed to defeating ALS together. We provide essential support and resources for those affected by ALS, engage in groundbreaking research,…

Ultimate Guide to ROM Exercises: Types, Techniques, and Benefits

June 18, 2025 Comments Off on Ultimate Guide to ROM Exercises: Types, Techniques, and Benefits

Ultimate Guide to ROM Exercises: Types, Techniques, and Benefits | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne June 12, 2025 7 min read Your browser does not support the video tag. About ALS United Rocky Mountain At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are committed to defeating ALS together. We provide essential support and resources, engage…

ALS United Rocky Mountain’s Picnic in the Park Series: Bringing Community Together

June 17, 2025 Comments Off on ALS United Rocky Mountain’s Picnic in the Park Series: Bringing Community Together

ALS United Rocky Mountain’s Picnic in the Park Series: Bringing Community Together This past month, ALS United Rocky Mountain proudly hosted its first-ever Picnic in the Park series, bringing together ALS families, care teams, and community partners for casual, in-person gatherings in Denver, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City. While our Colorado Springs event had…

Upper Motor Neuron Disease: Key Features and Relation to MND

June 17, 2025 Comments Off on Upper Motor Neuron Disease: Key Features and Relation to MND

Upper Motor Neuron Disease: Key Features and Relation to MND | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne June 17, 2025 7 min read About ALS United Rocky Mountain At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are committed to defeating ALS together. We provide essential support and resources for those affected by ALS, engage in groundbreaking…

Shoulder Exercises for ALS: Increasing Range of Motion

June 16, 2025 Comments Off on Shoulder Exercises for ALS: Increasing Range of Motion

Shoulder Exercises for ALS: Increasing Range of Motion | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne June 12, 2025 7 min read About ALS United Rocky Mountain At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are committed to defeating ALS together. We provide essential support and resources for those affected by ALS, engage in groundbreaking research, and…

Top 10 Best ALS Doctors in the World and How They Specialize in ALS Care

June 16, 2025 Comments Off on Top 10 Best ALS Doctors in the World and How They Specialize in ALS Care

Top 10 Best ALS Doctors in the World | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne June 12, 2025 7 min read About ALS United Rocky Mountain At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are committed to defeating ALS together. We provide essential support and resources for those affected by ALS, engage in groundbreaking research, and…

Physical Therapy Exercises for ALS: The Ultimate Comprehensive Guide

June 16, 2025 Comments Off on Physical Therapy Exercises for ALS: The Ultimate Comprehensive Guide

Physical Therapy Exercises for ALS: The Ultimate Comprehensive Guide | ALS United Rocky Mountain Brent D. Payne June 12, 2025 7 min read About ALS United Rocky Mountain At ALS United Rocky Mountain, we are committed to defeating ALS together. We provide essential support and resources for those affected by ALS, engage in groundbreaking research,…