On July 28, Learn How to Strengthen the “Sleepy” Side of your SCI Body

Following a spinal cord injury, it is very common that one side of the body is affected more than the other side. Often, the “weaker” side (or “sleepier” side as Rach likes to call it), is not only harder to connect to, it can also have decreased awareness and sensation. How can you help wake up your “sleepy” side? How can you bring more awareness to this area? How can you strengthen this area? On Wed., July 28th at 5 p.m. PST, join Rach for a lecture and movement session to answer these questions. You can register HERE.

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 will explain several examples of how and why one side of the body can become “sleepy” and how sometimes that weakness follows different pathways throughout the body. Rach will also explain how to bring more awareness to this side of the body and will share several exercises that specifically target that side in different positions (seated and on the floor/bed). 

Class prep: This class will be a combination of lecture and a movement session. The movement portion will begin in the seated position, and then will require a transfer to a bed/floor space as Rach will be demonstrating the last several exercises on the floor on their back, stomach, and hands and knees position. You may want someone assisting you to change positions while on the bed/floor space.

Rach is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a licensed massage therapist.