Defining and Applying the Principles of Adaptive Fitness for Disability Management

Overview:

Individuals with varying abilities generally experience more difficulty in accessing opportunities for adaptive fitness and physical activity because of several factors, which are: a lack of awareness of the different conditions and abilities being different for each individual, a limited number of accessible facilities, and qualified staff to train the individuals. 

Another aspect that compounds the challenges is a sense of apprehension and fear both on the practitioner and participant side; there needs to be more communication of the importance and possibilities for adaptive fitness. 

What is Adaptive Fitness:

Adaptive Fitness is defined as modified standardized/ or biomechanically natural movement patterns to suit an individual’s physical needs/ goals according to their ability, which differs based on a level of impairment. 

It is important for physiotherapists to understand the role of functional fitness in a prospective patient’s quality of life. This course will help them apply its principles to their practice and learn about how to collaborate with Flex for Access. 

During this free 60-minute presentation, you will learn:

1. Define adaptive fitness and its importance
2. About Flex for Access and its function and impact
3. Adaptive exercise prescription principles 

This course will highlight Jess Silver’s personal story, fitness journey, and reason for becoming an adaptive fitness trainer and consultant, and founding a Non-Profit Organization, for adaptive fitness and sport, called Flex for Access.

Audience:

This course is intended for physiotherapists (physical therapists), athletic therapists, and kinesiologists, although all rehabilitation professionals are welcome to join.