This LWMB revolves around various commercial whole-body, bilateral devices, allowing for continuous movement and enabling those who are paralyzed to exercise their legs and torso, thereby giving them a rigorous aerobic workout that actually strengthens their cardiovascular and muscular systems. In essence, these allow participants to incorporate the same principles of wellness and physical exercise that are recommended for the non-injured population.

Previous lab research has revealed the amazing power of exercise training. We learned from biopsy studies of paralyzed muscles that high-repetition, whole-body exercise produces improvements in all moving parts, including the paralyzed muscles. Dr. Joe Priest Director of the Lab for Wellness and Motor Behavior (LWMB) pioneered the program which would especially benefit those who have spinal cord injuries, stroke, or other neurological disabilities.

LWMB specializes in helping people who have been released from conventional healthcare and usually have had a stroke or injury that has left them paralyzed. The rehabilitation in this laboratory is under the supervision of Tarleton’s kinesiology students. Using the lab is free, all you need is a note from the doctor!