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Medthera Is Now WalkThera

The company behind WalkPort takes a name built around its purpose: walk therapy. Same product, new home in Minnetonka...

Medthera Launches WalkPort: A Supported Walk Station That Brings Daily Rehab Home for People with Mobility Challenges

WACONIA, Minn., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Medthera, Inc. today announced the launch of WalkPort, a supported walking station designed to help individuals with mobility...

New Study Identifies Neurons That Can Restart Leg Movement After Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers at Texas A&M University have identified a specific group of neurons that can help re‑activate leg movement after spinal cord injury, offering new insight into how walking might be...

Benefits of Walking

Walking with Confidence: Supporting Your Journey With Multiple Sclerosis

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) changes how people think about mobility, energy, and the shape of a normal day. For a lot of people, the question isn’t whether to stay active, but how to do...

The Powerful Benefits of Walking after a Stroke

Recovering from a stroke can feel overwhelming, especially when mobility is affected. Walking, something many of us once took for granted, often becomes a central goal of rehabilitation. The good...

Walking: A Simple Step Toward Stronger Muscles and a Brighter Tomorrow

Hello, wonderful WalkPort community! Today, we’re delighted to explore an activity that is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other but is immensely beneficial for our muscles. Yes...

Health

How Hydration Affects Muscle Function and Balance

Hydration plays a larger role in movement and stability than many people realize. While it’s often associated with energy levels or overall wellness, proper hydration is also closely linked to how...

Chair-Based Workouts for People with Limited Balance or Endurance

Maintaining movement and activity is important at every stage of life — especially for individuals who experience limited balance, reduced endurance, or fatigue with standing and walking. While...

Brain Boosting Foods for Stroke Survivors

Nutrition plays an important role in overall wellness, especially for individuals working to rebuild strength, confidence, and daily routines after a stroke. While food alone cannot determine recovery...

Lifestyle

The Power of Routine When Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Living with Multiple Sclerosis often means navigating unpredictable symptoms—fatigue, mobility changes, cognitive fog, mood shifts, and fluctuating energy levels. While MS can feel uncertain...

Movement Doesn’t Have to Be Boring: Making Activity Enjoyable Again

When people hear the word movement, they often picture rigid routines, repetition, or activities that feel more like chores than enjoyment. For seniors experiencing mobility changes, this can make...

Creating a Safe Walking Path Inside Your Home

For many people, the home should feel like the safest and most comfortable place to move. But when balance, strength, or endurance change, everyday spaces can start to feel challenging. Creating a...

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