MATRX Health & Fitness

02/04/2026

Shoulder Pain Isn’t “Part of the Deal” for Wheelchair Users—and It Deserves Attention.

💙 Movement matters.

💙 Longevity matters.

💙 Your shoulders matter.

&Fitness

02/02/2026

At MATRX Health & Fitness, we challenge one word every single day: “can’t.”

Not because we ignore reality.
Not because recovery is easy.
But because “can’t” is often a placeholder for “not yet,” “not this way,” or “we haven’t found the right support”.

Our clinic was built on the belief that people are more than their diagnosis, injury, or limitation. When someone walks through our doors after a neurologic injury, illness, or complex orthopedic condition, they’ve often been told what they won’t do again.

We exist to ask a different question.
👉 What’s still possible?
👉 What can be adapted?
👉 What can be rebuilt, reimagined, or approached differently?

Extinguishing “can’t” doesn’t mean promising outcomes we can’t guarantee. It means:
-Looking beyond standard protocols
-Using evidence-based care and creativity
-Adapting tools, environments, and expectations
-Focusing on progress, not perfection

It means standing beside our clients as they rediscover movement, confidence, and purpose—sometimes in ways they never expected.

At MATRX, “Rediscover Possible” isn’t a slogan.
It’s how we practice.
It’s how we teach.
It’s how we show up for our community.

If you or someone you love has ever been told “you can’t,” know this:
There may be another way—and we’re committed to helping you find it.
💙♿🚴‍♀️

01/30/2026

We have filled all available spots for this event. The registration is closed.

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01/30/2026

It's almost time for the Second Annual Adaptive Recreation Experience hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation!

Mark Your Calendar! You won't want to miss it! 📅
What: Adaptive Recreation Experience
When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Where: UWM Sports Complex, 867 S. Blvd E., Pontiac, MI 48341

This event is all about recreation and adaptive sports! You'll have a chance at exploring select adaptive sports through interactive demos and trials, get to meet community partners, and gain education and support for opportunities available locally. This is a great way to get familiar with the opportunities and support available. We’d love to see you there!

Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5nGbr8bgeHY8K_CJwG6xHrAyh6bJSvYONa46UatwJacTjA/closedform

01/28/2026

🚴‍♀️ Staff Spotlight + Something New Coming to MATRX 💙

Meet Alyssa—and get ready for something we’re really excited about.

Alyssa is helping coordinate a regular handcycle group ride in partnership with Creative Ability Solutions, and we can’t wait to bring this to our community.

Alyssa brings a unique mix of passion and experience to this project. She has a strong background in mountain biking, along with hands-on knowledge of bike fitting and bike repair—and she’s especially excited about creating inclusive, welcoming ride opportunities for adaptive athletes of all levels.

This group ride is being built with community input first.

We want to know what works best for you.
👉 A short survey link is coming soon so interested riders can weigh in on the best day of the week for the ride.
In the meantime:
✔️ Start thinking about joining
✔️ Tag a friend who might be interested
✔️ Share this post to help spread the word

If you have questions or ideas, Alyssa would love to connect—this ride is about community, movement, and getting outside together.

More details coming soon. Let’s build this together. 🚲💪

📣 Survey link coming soon!
We’ll post it here as soon as it’s live so you can help choose the best day for the group ride. Stay tuned!

01/28/2026

University therapy pro bono clinics are a great way for individuals to receive skilled therapy when their insurance no longer covers the therapies they need. If you need occupational therapy, check out this opportunity in southeast Michigan. Know someone who could use the services? Please share!

Eastern Michigan University's Occupational Therapy Program is offering a specialized FREE program, the "OT Clinic On Campus," designed to support individuals with neurological conditions.

This personalized program is focused on empowering participants to engage in life's meaningful activities through comprehensive physical and mental health maintenance.

It is delivered through nine customized sessions and provides dedicated support to help veterans enhance their skills and overall well-being.

The clinic offers significant benefits tailored to building a more fulfilling lifestyle for participants.

By joining, veterans will be able to connect with valuable local resources and receive in-person, comprehensive physical and mental health support right on the EMU campus.

This is a fantastic chance for members to access high-quality, free services and take proactive steps in their physical and mental health journey.

The program runs from February through April, but spaces are limited.

Interested members can sign up or direct questions to emu_fieldwork@emich.edu or call 313-300-9613.

01/26/2026

Our mission has always been simple:
To create access to movement, rehabilitation, and recreation for everyone—regardless of ability.
From day one, we’ve believed that adaptive athletes deserve programs built with the same care, expertise, and intention as any other.

And we’re just getting started.

01/26/2026

Our mission has always been simple:
To create access to movement, rehabilitation, and recreation for everyone—regardless of ability.

From day one, we’ve believed that adaptive athletes deserve programs built with the same care, expertise, and intention as any other.

And we’re just getting started.

01/23/2026

Scholarships are available for adaptive student athletes through Athletes Unlimited! If you know someone who qualifies, please share the link! The 2026 application period is now open.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Scholarship Award!

Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer an educational grant in honor of former Detroit Red Wing Vladimir Konstantinov to a physically impaired student who demonstrates academic achievement, community involvement, and participation in sports or recreational activities.

Guided by our belief that life was never intended to be a spectator sport, this scholarship reflects our mission to empower individuals of all abilities to stay active, engaged, and connected.

To request an application, please email contactathletesunlimited@gmail.com

01/23/2026

Join us!
What: Michigan Victory Games
When: May 14-17, 2026
Where: Michigan State University

This event is all about adaptive sports competition, and we’d love to see you there!

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨
The action kicks off May 14–17, 2026—four days of competition, connection, and celebration you won’t want to miss!

01/21/2026

Pioneers in adaptive sports and fitness 😍

Terry Fox and Rick Hansen at a charity race in 1979.

01/21/2026

Adaptive fitness doesn’t mean scaling, it means personalizing movements to optimize function and prevent the negative effects of inactivity AS WELL AS injury and overuse.