“Putting it all Together: A Comprehensive Home Exercise Routine for Quadriplegics and Paraplegics” coming Oct. 26-27
Rach (they/them) has now taught 16 workshops over the past 16 months for us and it is time to put it all together into a comprehensive home workout program with an intentional order and flow, teaching the importance of order during an exercise routine and what movements you definitely want to include if you are short on time. Rach will be teaching one full class for Quadriplegics on Tues., Oct. 26th (which you can register for HERE) and one full class for Paraplegics on Wed., Oct. 27th (which you can register for HERE), both at 5 p.m. PST.
Rach has covered topics including:
Mindful movement and breath work
How to safely and effectively stretch
The visual and vestibular system’s effects on movement
Bed/floor based movement to help you sit and stand taller
How to take care of and strengthen your shoulders
How to access your core and the connection between a strong neck and a strong core
How to use theratubes for an entire exercise routine
How your hands and feet affect your movement and proprioception
Self-release techniques
The role of myofascial meridians and how to work with them during movement
The importance of spinal rotation
Rach will provide multiple variations, progressions, and modifications for each exercise as needed.
CLASS PREP: This class will start with a short lecture followed by a full movement session. The class for Quadriplegics on 10/26 will be taught from a seated position in a wheelchair and the class for Paraplegics on 10/27 will be taught primarily from the floor. Come prepared with 2 pencils, therabands or theratubes, a half foam roller (or rolled up towel), a thick rolled up pair of socks (or small squishy ball), and a larger inflatable ball that is about 7-12” (optional).
This presentation is part of our continuing “NorCal SCI Presents: Virtual is the New Reality Series” funded thanks to the generosity of our donors 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.
Rach is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and licensed massage therapist.