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With many neuro gyms working at limited capacity during a global pandemic, now is the time for all of us to think about ways we can strengthen and improve breathing for people with SCI and other neurological disorders.
Our Speakers
Tommy Sutor, MS, PhD, CSCS, is currently a post-doctoral fellow studying spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Tommy's first experience working with people with spinal cord injuries was as a trainer and Program Director at Push to Walk in New Jersey. After this, he obtained a PhD from the University of Florida, investigating neuromodulatory therapies to improve motor function for people with spinal cord injury at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida. He believes that providing intensive exercise to those with paralysis is the best way currently available for people to improve their health, function, and overall quality of life. With this in mind, Tommy has developed a free webinar to introduce respiratory strength training into activity-based training programs for people with spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders. Tommy is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Spinal Cord Injury Fitness and Wellness Task Force and is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Nina Bausek, MSc, PhD is a graduate of University of Vienna. She developed her scientific and leadership skills doing research and the University of Sheffield in the UK. She excels as a biologist and geneticist and has been granted funding from Cancer Research in the UK. Her findings have been published in International Journals. She worked in the areas of fertility, immunology and oncology as a researcher. She serves as the Chief Scientist for PN Medical.
A bit about our collaboration…
Neurokinex…
…provides rehabilitation & wellness programs in a not-for-profit community setting. The Neurokinex program for spinal cord injury is one of the most diverse and inclusive programs available in the UK providing short, medium and long-term health solutions for individuals living with neurological and neuromuscular impairments. Neurokinex combines excellence in neurorehabilitation with exercise physiology to to improve individuals’ health, independence and wellbeing. They are also proud affiliates of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation NeuroRecovery Network.
PN Medical…
… introduced ‘The Breather’ in 1980, the first respiratory muscle training device of its kind. Since then, PN Medical has been helping people worldwide improve their respiratory health and performance. They have graciously agreed to donate to both Neurokinex in the UK and Push to Walk in New Jersey, US in lieu of advertising costs. We are grateful for this partnership with a company that believes in education with dedication to bettering the lives of millions, one breath at a time.
Push to Walk…
…is a non-profit organization that provides activity based training programs that help individuals living with spinal cord injuries and paralysis lead higher quality, more productive lives. Push to Walk uses movement and a whole body approach to health, wellness, and fitness and helps clients to redefine what’s possible. They are also the only non-profit specialized exercise gym in the New York-New Jersey area. To date, they’ve served over 300 clients and counseled over 500 individuals and families to achieve personal empowerment.
In addition, all webinar attendees will receive a discount code to purchase The Breather or Breather Fit
