Stepping Forward - Staying Informed
Bi-Monthly Evening Lecture Series
Presents
The Benefits of Exercise for Those with Spinal Cord Injury
Featured Speakers
Brett Fechter, Vice President of Operations,
Journey Forward
&
Mike Rollins, Trainer, Journey Forward
Wednesday November 18, 2009
6:00-8:30 PM
Boston Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine
72 East Concord St.
Heibert Lounge
14th Floor
Boston, MA 01118
To register for this lecture:
click here to register online
by phone:
Please call Becky Hall 617-638-7911
by fax:
Fax completed registration form with credit card
information to 617-638-7303
by mail:
Mail completed registration form with payment to:
Claudine DeJoie
Lecture Registration
732 Harrison Ave.
Preston F517
Boston, MA 02118
Registration and payment must be received by November 11, 2009.
All registrations received after this date will be charged a late fee.
Click here to download and print the registration form
Limited scholarships are available for individuals with SCI who may find it difficult to pay the registration fee. Please email Claudine.DeJoie@BMC.org for information about how to request a scholarship.
Scholarships will not be awarded after the registration deadline or at the door.
Journey Forward is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Canton Massachusetts, dedicated to improving the lives of those who have suffered a spinal cord Injury. By applying the latest research on the effects of exercise on spinal cord injury, Journey Forward uses an intense exercise program to provide recovery, increase overall health and create independence. Research has shown this application is beneficial to improving the lives of those with spinal cord injury.
Brett Fechter, Vice President of Operations, Journey Forward, has been working with individuals living with spinal cord injury since 2002. He received a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and has experience working with athletes and the geriatric population, as well as other neurological disorders including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain Injury. His work at Journey Forward is currently focused on client and staff training as well as expanding Journey Forward to as many clients as possible.
Mike Rollins, trainer, Journey Forward graduated from Ball State University in 2003 with a degree in Exercise Science, and received his MBA from Providence College in 2006. He has been working with individuals with spinals cord injury for two years. Mike has extensive experience working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with athletes from the NCAA, NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, WNBA, as well as Olympians. His younger sister, born with Spina Bifida, has been the major motivation for all of his endeavors.
This months lecture will discuss the theory and practical application of the benefit of exercise with spinal cord injury, topics will focus on:
The Theory of Exercise Based Recovery: What is the science behind Spinal Cord Injury and exercise? Is there a benefit to exercising the paralyzed areas of the body? We will answer these questions and discuss research in the field of Spinal Cord Injury and exercise.
Application of These Theories: How can we apply different exercises techniques to those with a spinal cord injury? What modifications and safety concerns need to be taken into account? We will talk about how these various exercises are applied and how it affects those with an SCI.
Exercises To Do At Home: Exercise should be an important component of everyone's life. We will discuss how exercise can be done at home making it possible for those with all levels of injury to exercise with little to no equipment or assistance.
At the conclusion of the lecture, there will be time for questions and open discussion around the topics and information presented.
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