The Power Agility and Speed for Sport Program (PASS Program) developed by the staff of Olympic Physical Therapy will target the sport-specific needs of athletes through the utilization of a variety of exercise techniques including plyometrics, body weight resistance, medicine ball work, band work and foot speed drills. This program not only improves the power, agility and speed of the athlete, but it is designed to promote team building, encouragement and motivation. These skills are necessary in the success of sport and life. Camp is open for all sports, and for those students entering 6^th – 12^th grade. Students DO NOT have to be attending schools in the Bristol-Warren School District

Dates

Mon, Weds, Fri: 9am-11am

- Start Date: June 27^th (Weds)

- End Date: Aug 10^th (Fri)

- NO Camp on July 2^nd (Mon), 4^th (Weds)

Tuition

• 1 Student: $120
• 2 Students from same family: $200
• 3 Students from same family: $210

• Tuition includes a camp t-shirt
• Camp scholarships are available for those with a demonstrated financial need. Those with an inability to pay will not be turned away.
• Campers are asked to bring their own water, sneakers and cleats if applicable.

East Bay Conditioning Brochure

Camp Medical History and Waiver

- For More info Contact:

• Amy Simmons: 401-396-9581
• Don Levine: dlevine@olympicpt-ri.com

It became clear Casey had to be removed from the next leg to Miami.  He started rehab at OPT Middletown.  With the whole crew working on him, he rebounded quickly.  New techniques for core and hip mobility as well as proven strategies of restoring range of motion through a combination of hands on and functional motion helped regain his movement…and his positive attitude.  Now he feels ‘nearly 100%’.  He will travel to Miami to rejoin his team.  Best of luck, Casey.  We’ll all be cheering for you.

Olympic Physical Therapy is the rehab provider for TeamPuma, and is in cooperation with Bridge to Fitness of Middletown, the official Strength and Conditioning provider, to provide the functional sailing exercises used by the crew.

http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/schedule/html_11_IP-Itajai_page1.html   Visit this link to see the standings of the race.

May is National Arthritis Month and Active Older Adults Month.  Olympic PT is celebrating the accomplishments of our older adults and reminding everyone that age does not necessarily mean loss of function.  While we know that we lose muscle and elasticity with age, we understand that proper training can improve strength and flexibility, restoring or improving function.  Degenerative joint changes that accompany arthritis are made worse with compression.  If other joints and muscles around the body are not doing their jobs, it is common to place more stress on one that is already compromised.  So what can PT do to help?

There are several keys in developing a successful program for our active older adults.  The first, don’t underestimate!  We need to understand the goals of each of our clients and make those, first and foremost, the cornerstone of our program.  Just as with our younger clients, we wouldn’t train a marathon runner the same way we would a tennis player.  Each of our clients has different cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and proprioceptive needs that are based upon their unique goals.

Our bodies are awesome.  We can move in three planes of motion:  Forward and back, side to side, and rotation in both directions.  Most tasks utilize a combination of these movements and a program must address a client’s deficits in order to be successful.

A successful program needs to challenge.  Strength changes occur by the S.A.I.D Principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand).  This principle states that the muscles need to be overloaded (safely) in order to increase in their strength.  The same is true for our nervous system.  The proprioceptors (think of them as little reactors in our muscles and joints) let the body know about changes in position, tension and speed.  While many programs address strength and flexibility in our older clients, it is critical that we also focus on speed of motion.  And, speed of motion in many directions.  Think of it this way.  Let’s say we that have a client that has been suffering with knee pain for one year due to osteoarthritis.  It is a good bet that they have not been able to move very quickly for the past year, and this has turned those reactors off (or at least sent them on vacation).  Now they not only have pain, but they are at greater risk for falling because those reactors are only used to slow movements (unfortunately, we don’t fall slowly).  Challenge strength, flexibility and speed!

One final thought in a successful program:  HAVE FUN!  Check out our FB page all month for pictures of some of our “mature” stars!  Come and join our Olympic Challenge classes.  And don’t let your senior moments be anything but extraordinary!

On this day Dr. Tiberio discussed strategies for rehab involving developing functional range of motion and then pairing the motion with the essential stability (strength).  A sound rehab program that is rooted in evidence and outcome study must contain these elements for maximizing success.  After spending 26 years at the helm of the UConn P.T. program, David is now busier than ever…a testimony to his status as a National Leader in the field of Biomechanics.  OPT is thankful and feels fortunate to learn from the distinguished Dr. Tiberio, an old friend who has helped our staff on many, many occasions.

Suzanne and Ashley (at right) with Mackenzie

Since 1947, the Schwartz Center for Children has served as Southeastern Massachusetts’ only independent, community based provider of education, therapy, and medical care for children with special medical and developmental needs. On March, 19^th Suzanne Kosinski-DPT, and Ashley Richer- Rehab aid, ran in the New Bedford Half Marathon for The Schwartz Center’s initiative, “Pushing Beyond Limits“. This involves many dedicated runners and volunteers who are striving to give the children a once in a lifetime experience as they are pushed throughout the entire course on racing strollers. For the second year in a row Suzanne and Ashley volunteered as runners and helped Team Mackenzie complete the race! 

Please be aware of the new Hope St and Thames St. traffic patterns. Please talk to the front office if you have any questions on directions and parking.

Thanks: OPT Bristol Staff

OPT is glad to announce that Jason Colberg, DPT from BU University, will be the director of the Warren office.  Jason will also be working at the Bristol site alongside Amy.  Contact the Bristol office at 396-9581 or the new Warren office at ph. # 337-5800 (fax 337-5802).

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