Push to Walk Blog
A Blank Canvas Along the Walking Track
Julia Swajger
Upon moving into our new space, we were greeted by a vast, empty wall lining our walking track. Recognizing its potential as a blank canvas,
A Blank Canvas Along the Walking Track
Julia Swajger
Upon moving into our new space, we were greeted by a vast, empty wall lining our walking track. Recognizing its potential as a blank canvas,
February 2019 Client of the Month, Andy!
Push to Walk’s February 2019 Client of the Month is Andy! Andy has recently returned to Push to Walk after several months off, and has quickly ramped up to 4 to 5 sessions per week. He is able to take some minimally assisted steps with both legs while in the
May 14, 2019
January 2019 Client of the Month, Lenaisha!
Push to Walk’s January 2019 Client of the Month is Lenaisha! Since Lenaisha started at Push to Walk in 2016 she has shown up to every session with enthusiasm and is always ready to work. Her standing balance with minimal assistance has improved, along with her upper body strength, which
May 14, 2019
December 2018 Client of the Month, Lois!
Push to Walk’s December 2018 Client of the Month is Lois! Lois has been very consistent with her workouts since she started at Push to Walk in 2011 and has been steadily improving. Her endurance with Rifton walking has improved and her confidence has increased when at the standing bar.
May 14, 2019
Xcite(ing) New Equipment at Push to Walk
After much anticipation, Push to Walk (PTW) welcomed the Restorative Therapies (RTI) Xcite Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Clinical Station to its list of state-of-the-art equipment. The arrival of the Xcite adds to PTW’s collection of RTI devices with its already existing RT300 FES Bike, RT200 FES Recumbent Elliptical, and RT600
May 7, 2019
Push to Walk Collaborates with Local Universities
Push to Walk (PTW) has worked collaboratively with several area colleges and universities in creating and maintaining an internship program here at PTW’s specialized gym. These schools include William Paterson University, Ramapo College, Montclair State University, and TCNJ. Students from different majors have participated in the program including students majoring
April 30, 2019
NJ Devils Kenny Agostino Expresses Support for Paralysis Community and PTW
Put a few athletes in a room and they are likely to make a connection, even if one of them plays for the National Hockey League and the other is a former high school athlete who has been paralyzed for over a dozen years. This is what happened Wednesday when
April 18, 2019
Crowd Rise Challenge: Please Help PTW Reach its Goal!
Push to Walk has been accepted to enter a Crowd Rise Challenge in hopes of being considered for a Gannett Grant. During the challenge we compete against other non-profit organizations to raise money and awareness. The challenge began earlier this week on March 18th and will continue through April 21st.
March 22, 2019
Push to Walk Set to Host Casino Night/Poker Tournament (2019)
CONTACT: STEPHANIE LAJAM PHONE: (201)644-7567 EMAIL: slajam@pushtowalknj.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 11, 2019 Push to Walk Set to Host Casino Night/Poker Tournament Oakland, NJ – Push to Walk, a non-profit organization that provides individualized workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis, will
March 8, 2019
Calling All Runners! Join Team Push to Walk at the shore on Sunday, April 28th
Jump to Tips for Runners/Handcyclists We’ve reached the end of February now and it’s time to check if we’re all on track with those 2019 resolutions! Some of you may have resolved at the stroke of midnight to take better care of yourself, eat healthier, be more active, or be
February 28, 2019
You could win a brand new car! Push to Walk’s 10th Annual Casino Night at Route 23 Auto Mall-Saturday, April 6, 2019
Alright, you can’t really win a car but our event host, Route 23 Auto Mall still makes us feel pretty lucky. Push to Walk will once again hold its Annual Casino Night at Route 23 Auto Mall in Butler, NJ. The local car dealership has generously cut their business hours
February 7, 2019
