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Welcome to the website of a charitable organization, the QUÉBEC ADAPTED TRAINING CENTRE FSWC (FSWC Québec)!
Our centre, the only one of its kind in Quebec and located in Sherbrooke, offers specialized services to improve the motor functions of people who are living with a spinal cord injury or other neurological conditions. We welcome people from all over the province. From your very first contact with us, you will feel warmly welcomed. You will work with our team of highly qualified health professionals, always in a positive and supportive atmosphere. The training sessions take place in Sherbrooke, in our 2400 sq. ft. facility. We work with each individual according to their condition and goals, based on our motto "Recognize potential, not limits..." You will also have opportunities for social interaction with other people who are also experiencing challenges, who come from all over Quebec and even from Ontario to our centre. |
Who can benefit from our programs?
People living with for example, a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Spina bifida, Ataxia of Beauce et Spinal muscular atrophy.
By combining research, technology and proven therapeutic outcomes, as demonstrated by our partner First Steps Wellness Centre (FSWC Regina*¹), FSWC programs offer a comprehensive approach to help improve mobility, independence, health and well-being for people with various neurological disorders.
*¹ FSWC Regina: A non-profit organization in Saskatchewan, FSWC Regina is the Canadian pioneer in the field of intensive activity-based therapy programs for people living with spinal cord injuries.
What does this service consist of?
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Activity-based therapy for people living with a spinal cord injury
This reputable program is specifically designed for paraplegic and quadriplegic (tetraplegic) people. This program was developed in the '90s by a world-renowned center in the U.S. and offered to Canadians since 2010 by FSWC Regina. |
Adults with other neurological disorders
People with stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, MS, or other neurological disorders can benefit from our individualized program. For some, functional improvements have been seen, for others, the program may help to alleviate symptoms and possibly slow down muscle deterioration. |
The children's program
Our personalized intensive program is designed to meet the individual needs of the child and to work with the child as a whole to improve mobility, independence and quality of life. Children with neurological conditions such as, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and brain injury will benefit from this program. |
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Program
(Only for adults) Regular use of FES promotes many health benefits, which may include: - Prevention of disuse atrophy, - Increased muscle strength and muscle endurance, - Improve grip functions such as grasping and releasing. 
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Upcoming Event
September 27, 2025 -MOBILITY SHOWCASE, 3rd edition
Help us expand our services!
Your help in furthering our mission will not only allow us to maintain the programs already in place at the lowest possible cost, but also to accommodate more people with neurological conditions.
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