“It always seems impossible until it’s done”- Nelson Mandela

Sessions with exercise scientist can range anywhere from $100 – $150 per hour and session with Physical Therapy can range anywhere from $350- $500 per hour. Medicaid, for example, will only cover three therapy sessions a year, despite the fact that neurological injury survivors need dozens upon dozens of therapy sessions per year. Medicare and other private insurance companies do cover more but still a limited number, far less than what is needed for a person to regain true independence.  Because people with disabilities tend to have a very sedentary lifestyle, exercising the body in therapy is even vital for maintaining one’s heart health, bone strength, muscle mass and mental health. Paying for therapy out-of-pocket can put an incredible load on families along with the countless hospital bills, co-pays, expensive home modifications and costly accessibility equipment that all might be necessary following a neurological injury. Apart from being emotionally and physically challenging, needing to continue physical activity shouldn’t be a barrier.