Increasing the PosAbilities
Transforming Senior Care & Exercise
Backed by concept studies, research, and anecdotal experience, the MiraColt™ is a proven viable intervention tool to add to Exercise and Rehabilitation programs for Seniors to address Fall Risk Prevention, Core Strength, Joint Mobility, Gait Quality and Stability, Balance, Posture and Increased Functional Ability. Contributing to greater Engagement and Quality of Life. A wonderful benefit to Seniors, Families, Care Givers & Facilities.
Falls Among Seniors are a Big Problem!
The MiraColt™ is a proven intervention in Reducing Fall Risk among Seniors
In a just concluded Baylor University proof of concept study requested by the Delaney at Lake Waco (A premier Senior Living Retirement Community managed by the Life Care Services group) the MiraColt™ showed that when incorporated into a wellness exercise or rehabilitation program, even with minimal supervision, offers a fun engaging exercise intervention that significantly reduces fall risk (and number of falls), and improves gait quality, posture, balance and stability.
The Timed UP & GO as well as Forward and Backward walking were significantly impacted after riding for 10 minutes, twice a week over 6 weeks.
The MiraColt™ is great for Parkinson’s & Stroke Recovery
Studies evaluating interventions for Stroke Recovery and Parkinson’s Disease that have used the MiraColt™ or other horse riding simulator have shown measurable significant “improvements in balance, postural sway ( i.e. stability) and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s“.
Furthermore, as an intervention to improve balance and quality of life among seniors (older adults), it is noted that the improvements are not just significant, but are also safe and sustained. An important factor when considering the MiraColt as a suitable and viable low supervision intervention for at home use or in community-dwelling older adults.
PLUS the MiraColt™ is SAFE, Fun & Engaging
Including the MiraColt™ in an exercise and/or rehabilitation program has great additional benefits. Both anecdotally and in studies, the elderly have reported greater enjoyment and less task difficulty in engaging in exercise routines. The device is a great prep tool for exercise, is appealing, can be part of a challenge and can be used as a platform device while doing other activities or exercise.
It also provides, a low-intensity cardio work-out and its impact on the core is great for improving bowel movement and bladder control.
What Others Have Said
The MiraColt™ Advantage – The Bottom Line!
Including the MiraColt™ in an exercise and/or rehabilitation program isn’t just a great health and exercise benefit for seniors, their care givers and resident communities. It is also a great financial investment with a solid return on investment even for small facilities with as few as 40 residents.
AVG. FALL DATA at RESIDENT FACILITY with 44 residents
THe SAVINGS HAVING ONE MIRACOLT WOULD GENERATE!
