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April 22, 2013 was the Autism Society of Oregon's 11th annual Walk-a-Thon. The walk was held at Oaks Park in Southeast Portland attracted a crowd of over 1,100 people. Specialty Athletic Training was there as part of the resources that are available in the community for children and adults diagnosed with autism. We look forward to being a part of this great event next year!
 Think back to the last time that you traveled on an airplane. My guess is that you tried to pass the time by sleeping, watching a movie, reading a magazine or book, or playing the video games that are available on the head rest of the person in front of you. How did you feel when your plane finally landed? Most of us get are excited to get off the plane because our bodies are tense and aching and we want to feel. Here are 5 exercises that you can do to help you feel refreshed and less fatigued next time you step off the plane.
Do each of the following exercises once an hour for the duration of your flight. EXERCISES WHILE YOU ARE SEATED Seated Calf Raises: Sit up right in your seat with your feet about six inches apart and flat on the floor. Take a breath. Exhale and lift your heels off the ground and hold the contraction for 2-3 seconds. Return heels to the floor. Do 10-15 repetitions. You can increase intensity by placing you carry on bag across your lap. Toe Lifts: Sit up right in your seat with your feet about six inches apart and flat on the floor. Take a breath. Exhale and lift your toes off of the floor and hold for 2-3 seconds. Return your toes to the floor. Do 10-15 repetitions. Ab suctions: Start by sitting up right in your seat. Take a deep breath in and then exhale removing all of the air from your lungs. Instead of inhaling some more air, pull your stomach as high into your chest cavity as possible. Imagine that you are trying to touch your belly button to your backbone. Hold for about 8-10 seconds and repeat. EXERCISES WHILE YOU ARE WAITING FOR, OR ARE IN, THE BATHROOM Body Weight Squats: This is a great exercise to do while waiting in the line for the bathroom. Standing upright, place your feet about shoulder width apart. While inhaling, squat down keeping your torso tight and upright with your weight on your heels. The depth that you want to squat will depend on your flexibility, but to imagine that you are squatting to sit on a first grader’s desk chair. While exhaling, stand back up keeping your weight on your heels and an upright and tight torso. Your knees should stay aligned and not turn inward. Do 10-15 repetitions. Wall Presses: Standing upright with your feet about shoulder width apart, place your arms straight so that your hands are flat against the wall and fingers pointed towards the ceiling. Your hand should be slightly wider than shoulder width and the tips of your fingers should be at armpit level. Inhaling and keeping your body rigid, touch the wall with your nose. Keep your elbows close to your body. Exhale and press off against the wall and return to your original position. Do 10-15 repetitions.  The Special Services Parent Advisory Committee for the Lake Oswego School District held a Recreation and Summer Camps resource fair on Tuesday, April 9th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Bryant Elementary School. Andrew Frisina, student intern, I were at the event promoting Specialty Athletic Training and Showcase Basketball's FREE summer basketball camp for kids with special needs, Hoop Camp 4 Kids! CLICK HERE to find out more information about this fun filled camp!
Other businesses that were at this great event were Social Kraft, Autistic Community Activity Program, Camp Yackety Yack, Mt Hood Kiwanis Club, and several others. We are looking forward to attending many more local events this month! Make sure to check out our 'EVENTS' page to see where we will be in the near furture!  The Ability*Network of Nike hosted the annual Sports Day for employees and their children, families and friends impacted by autism. Specialty Athletic Training was there as a vendor and was represented by Mary Moore, co-owner, and Katie Anderson, student intern.
Indoor and outdoor sport activities, including pool time, were supported by trained staff from the Sports Centers and other Nike volunteers. |
About the AuthorRyan Lockard, CSCS*D, CSPS*D is the Founder and CEO of Specialty Athletic Training. He is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Special Populations Specialist. Lockard is a member of advisory board for the NSCA Oregon chapter and has served on numerous non-profit boards serving the disability community, including the Autism Society of America.
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