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MacWheelers Exercise Program for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury

MacWheelers is an adapted exercise and wellness program for participants living with spinal cord injuries. The program provides participants with individualized exercise programs and one-on-one assistance from trained student volunteers. Before joining the program, a detailed intake assessment is performed by a Registered Physiotherapist at the Centre to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

MacWheelers Exercise Program for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury

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How to Join

To join our program, please have your physician complete and fax a referral form to 905-525-7629. Please note the program currently serves only participants who have sustained a spinal cord injury.

How to Join: Download Form

Program Fees

Initial Physiotherapy Assessment: $100

Membership: $55/month

Membership includes two (2) exercise sessions per week, an individualized exercise program, and volunteer assistance.

Modality Appointments:

    • Modalities are “training sessions using our exercise rehabilitation technology (Lokomat, ZeroG, Body Weight Support Treadmills)”
    • Appointments can be scheduled with a Registered Physiotherapist or Registered Kinesiologist at the PACE Reception Desk.

Parking: $20/month and $40 one-time fee for transponder (fully accessible lots are located in front of the Ivor Wynne Centre)

 

PACE Reimbursement Policy: Our standard reimbursement policy is to credit membership and parking fees when a participant has been absent from PACE for a minimum of one month. These fees are credited as an extension of the participant’s respective accounts. Alternatively, if a participant chooses to leave the program, a refund is issued for any unused services of one month or more.