SCI- Fit Intro/General Principles

What are the five pillars of SCI-FIt

1. AROM/PROM

2. Load-Bearing

3. Functional movements/Developmental Movement Patterns

4. Gait Training

5. FES

What is the mission for SCI-Fit?

To provide most comprehensive, post-traditional, exercise-based therapy for those who have suffered a debilitating injury

How is the potential for each individual maximized?

• strategic exercises, proper stimulation for optimal functional outcome

• prioritizing community

  • thriving off of collaboration for every member to improve physically, mentally, and socially

What is an neuro exercise specialist?

A neuro exercise specialist is someone who takes exercise physiology concepts and programming and applies it to the nervous system. A neuro exercise specialist is a highly skilled individual in both fields who is able to understand how a SCI manifests and how to retrain the nervous system

What are the duties of a neuro exercise specialist?

In short,

• program design/execution

• maintaining client safety

• clean and safe space

• continue education

Client Qualifications

1. neurological disorder (any level)

2. age 5+ (some exclusions)

3. ability to communicate if something is wrong

4. ability to breathe independently (not on a ventilator)

5. cleared by physician for participation in intense exercise program

6. cleared by physician for WB activities

   1. DEXA scan may be necessary if in wheelchair for 1+ years

7. positive attitude and willingness to work hard