NOV. 14: Getting Horizontal to Get Vertical (Floor/Bed-based movement)

Just as babies learn to first lift their heads up, then rollover, sit up, crawl, and eventually walk, people with spinal cord injuries can relearn these same movement patterns. And that’s what our Sat., Nov. 14th at 11 a.m. PST virtual presentation will cover as workshop instructor, Rachel Kahn, will discuss how the nervous system works to rewire a movement pattern. And all you need to do to join is to register HERE.

To begin with, the foundation of our movement starts horizontally. We often think of posture and strength when we are in an upright position, but our ability to sit or stand tall relies on our core muscles (our deep abdominals, back muscles, and diaphragm) to cohesively work together horizontally, before getting vertical. Rachel will take you through the motor development stages to prep your body for an upright position, something we all strive to do but often struggle with.

NOTE FROM RACHEL: Feel free to either actively participate or observe this class. The second half of class will be a dynamic movement session that can take place on your bed or from the floor. If you need assistance, have a helper nearby.

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

Rachel is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is currently pursuing her license for massage therapy.