Stronger. Healthier. You.

At The Perfect Step (Paralysis Recovery) Center, we embark on a mission every day to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing neurological disorders resulting in paralysis. In this journey, we have been fortunate to come across a remarkable piece of equipment that has revolutionized the way we help our clients regain strength, mobility, and hope: the VitaGlide.

The VitaGlide has become an indispensable part of our rehabilitation program. It offers a simple yet effective solution to build upper body muscle strength and core stability, with a special focus on shoulder orbit reinforcement. More than just a machine, it’s a beacon of hope for those who’ve faced life-altering challenges.
What sets the VitaGlide apart is its ability to engage multiple muscle groups, simulating the motions of rowing and cross-country skiing. This delivers an unmatched combination of cardiovascular conditioning and strength training. For our clients, it has opened doors to endurance, energy, and confidence.

Its design allows for a natural, fluid motion with minimal shoulder stress. Users can independently adjust resistance levels for each arm, making it adaptable to a wide range of physical abilities and rehab goals.

One of its most important benefits is the prevention of shoulder impingement—a frequent concern for individuals with paralysis. This isn’t just about exercise—it’s about improving quality of life.
The VitaGlide has become more than equipment—it’s a tool for transformation. It has helped our clients rebuild strength, regain confidence, and embrace independence.
With VitaGlide, every day becomes an opportunity for progress.

Hello! My name is Jacob Whitehead and I am the Wellness Coordinator at an EverTrue Senior Living facility. This facility is fortunate to have a dedicated fitness center for our residents. Within this space, we have an exercise studio where we conduct group classes but we also have a separate space with fitness machines. This machine area is comprised of a plethora of cardio equipment and free weights for residents to use on their own volition. At EverTrue, our slogan is “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest”. We pride ourselves on promoting resident autonomy in all aspects of their lives. Within our facility we have multiple areas of living: Independent, Assisted, Memory Care, and Short Term Rehab. While our fitness center does a wonderful job at promoting resident health and well-being, we noticed some gaps we needed to fill. The clientele of the fitness center was mainly able bodied independent living residents and we wanted to reach beyond that demographic and incorporate other areas of living and abilities within our fitness center. We also noticed a need to have equipment that assists in goal setting, upper body work, and structured programming. Since incorporating the VitaGlide into our fitness center, we have started to fulfill those needs.

This is a fantastic product…I have gained core strength and lost weight from using it daily. Highly recommend for folks in chairs 🙂

Awesome innovation for us wheelchair users looking to get an effective core workout. Cardio workouts for quadriplegics are nearly non-existent without the VitaGlide.

Thanks to Marcy and all the dedicated ppl at VitaGlide, I’m able to get a core, and back workout. Being that I’m right side flaccid, the previous pulley version was ideal but, this new version allows independent movement on my affected side which enhances isolated movement. I’ve gotten stronger, and dropped a little body fat since regularly using the VitaGlide.

I’m forever appreciative for the VitaGlide company assisting the lives of us wheelchair users, the elderly, and even abled-bodied (my careworker has used it too).

After my stroke, I went to a rehab facility.  They have a VitaGlide and I’ve been able to build up strength using the machine.  I’m seeing great results.

It’s awesome.  Lost 20 lbs. from the exercise.  It works.

The VitaGlide is very beneficial for me in a wheelchair. There aren’t many machines that people in wheelchairs can use and truly benefit from. The ability to have some exercise and work my upper body helps me not only on a physical level, but also mentally. It does everything they said it would do. As a bonus, the owners are wonderful people who I truly enjoy talking to and staying in touch with.

To meet the complex needs of upper extremity conditioning without the hazards imposed by standard arm ergometry, the newly upgraded and technologically advanced VitaGlide® better serves as an exercise.

I have been into fitness my whole life – D1 football player, power lifter, cyclist, triathlete, so when I suffered a SCI injury in 2022 resulting in quadriplegia I was devastated. One of my first goals was to get out of my power chair and into a manual chair. I was introduced to the VitaGlide while in rehab and enjoyed using the machine. I realized it was a great piece of equipment that helped me build shoulder strength and endurance, both of which would be critical for helping me transfer and be successful in a manual chair.

After I was discharged, I decided to incorporate the VitaGlide into my therapy and strength training routine primarily as a cardio component. I worked directly with Marcy and Hugh during the ordering process, as well as some trouble shooting and questions down the road. I’ve had the machine now for 9 months and use it a few times a week. My endurance continues to improve and Marcy & Hugh are always available – they have even reached out to me just to check in.

[My son] loves it! He independently can operate it and choses during the day when he wants to use it. It definitely increased his independence and is proud of it! Now from the physical exercise standpoint, it is working muscles he is not used to using. He is on a lower level but right now we just want him to feel what it feels like to use those muscles. Improving his upper body strength is so important in transferring, holding himself in many positions to play sports & in his stander, and just helping with his ADL's overall.

I think purchasing the hand stabilizers was the best thing for Zach. It keeps his hands in place and allows him to focus on the full movement of his arms, shoulders, and back vs. trying to hold on to keep his hands in place. If we have any questions, we will definitely reach out.