The University of Saskatchewan has launched a virtual online program to provide those with neurological conditions with a way to stay active during the coronavirus pandemic.
NeuroSask: Stay Active and Connect, which started on April 23, offers hour-long sessions from researchers and medical experts at the university, divided into two parts. “The first 30 minutes is a physiotherapist-led movement class,” said Sarah Donkers, a USask physiotherapist. “We target individuals’ mobility impairments.
It’s a seated exercise class.” The second portion of the class allows participants to connect with a medical expert, who changes from week to week. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The idea came about as a way