Programs
PI
WHEELCHAIR TRAINING
Shira
Golden |
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As
with most athletes, wheelchair athletes need a
great deal of neuromuscular and core training to help with stability,
posture, coordination, reflexes, and the transfer of power during
movement. The goal of neuromuscular and core training is to stimulate
the nervous and muscular systems to create a stable foundation to
move from. The core, the center of gravity of the body located around
the navel, should be this foundation. Due to the nature of a wheelchair
athlete's movement patterns, special attention must be made to strengthening
the posterior musculature. These upper back muscles ensure muscle
balance between the anterior and posterior sides of the body. Proper
muscle balance will help to maintain efficient movement and allow
for maximum power production. This will also help in the prevention
of shoulder impingement and capsular problems that may arise due
to this type of muscle imbalance.
Our
principles have worked with various Paralympic athletes including:
- Men's National Wheelchair Basketball Team
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Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Team
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Members of the Men's National Wheelchair Rugby Team
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Members of the Men's National Ski Team
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National Wheelchair Tennis Players
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Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team
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National Track and Marathon Athletes
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National
Wheelchair Basketball Team player Richard Peter performing
a VO2 Max Test on our Skating Treadmill |
Contact
us to book your sports specific assessment today
| Rates |
| 11 or less sessions per month |
$33.00/session |
| 12 or more sessions per month |
$28.00/session |
*Maximum 5 athletes per
group. Group organizers receive 25% off training rates!
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