NOV. 12: Exploring whole-body participation after paralysis

We all want to move: better, bigger, more confidently and more efficiently. But have you ever thought about how important the ‘non-moving’ areas of the body are in this pursuit? How does stability in one area of the body contribute to movement in other areas? It’s really just basic physics, applied to the human body. And that’s what Pilates teacher, Stephanie Comella, will share with you at her Thurs., Nov. 12th virtual presentation at 5:30 p.m. PST which you can register for HERE.

Especially in the context of spinal cord injury and paralysis, creating movement is all about understanding this dynamic relationship between stability and movement. You cannot have one without the other. In this presentation, Stephanie will dissect common frustrations in generating movement and power specific to individuals with SCI and introduce seven body patterns (the Bartenieff Fundamentals) to consider when working to harness stability for more efficient movement. After about 20 minutes of lecture with diagrams, Stephanie will guide you (either observationally or experientially) through a floor or bed-based sequence exploring these concepts. You may want to recruit a trusted helper if you would like to participate during the presentation time.

This free virtual presentation is part of “NorCal SCI Presents: Virtual is the New Reality Series” funded through a grant by the Reeve Foundation and you must register in advance to attend. Once you register, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from us which you should keep for access information to the virtual event.

Stephanie has been working with SCI athletes for almost 10 years, using various movement modalities in her tenure. She has been working with the Pilates method for the last five years and has found this method resonates best with her students’ unique physical and emotional challenges after SCI.