Self-paced, online discussion + exercise program

Improving Posture after SCI

Essential concepts & exercises
to build trunk control

"Just sit up TALL!"

"Just sit up TALL!"

After a paralyzing injury, simply sitting – let alone sitting tall – can be quite challenging. 

How can we make strong posture more accessible?

HINT:

Improving posture is a step-wise process":

Break down what it means to “sit up tall” into an easy-to-follow progression that builds posture & trunk control from the ground up.

Turn on the sound to listen in!

Learn essential concepts & curated exercises to improve core & posture!

This program discusses the fundamentals of anatomy, the concept of “neutral” posture, static vs. dynamic positions, and the role of fascial lines.

Immediately improve your posture in the wheelchair with tips from Theo’s personal experimentation and work to strengthen your core & spine with a full exercise program that can be modified for individual needs.

What’s included:

Learn the process of building trunk stability & tips for better wheelchair supports

discussion divided into 7 self-paced modules

Floor-based movement routine

video demonstrations, how to modify for your needs & PDF to follow

Unlimited access &
re-play for an entire year

  • As I have aged with this injury, I recognize the need for more postural awareness to combat pain and improve function.

    This program gives an in-depth look at what posture is for an SCI and how to create and implement a plan to improve how we hold our bodies, whether in the chair or out.

    I would recommend this to any SCI, but especially newer injuries to start the education on the importance of "resisting gravity" to reduce or stop secondary medical complications (scoliosis, pain, muscular imbalances, etc.) before they occur.

    — Dana Guest, C6 SCI

  • This course helped me begin working towards recovery after a long period of depression and hopelessness.

    Since first starting this program, I’ve gotten on the mat a minimum of 3x a week.

    My daily outlook on life has improved immeasurably, I feel physically stronger and more confident than I have since my accident and I’m looking forward to building a strong foundation for lasting progress.”

    — Laura Lee Tharp, C6 SCI

Enroll here

In this program, you will:

  • Learn fundamental anatomy as it relates to posture in SCI athletes

  • Self-assess default posture and understand where & what the root issue is

  • Identify ways to immediately improve posture by adding supports to the wheelchair and in exercise setups

  • Practice floor exercises curated for improving posture

  • Learn how to modify generic exercises to fit the needs of any level SCI

  • Create a routine movement practice with the written & video format exercise class

We’ve got the program…

It’s up to you to get started.

We recommend completing the programs in the following sequence:

STEP 1:

Connecting to the Core
An integrated approach to
trunk control & posture after SCI

Save $10 when you purchase TWO programs together!

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Save $10 when you purchase TWO programs together! -

STEP 2:

Improving Posture after SCI
Concepts & exercises
to build trunk control

STEP 3:

Whole-Body Integration
Strategies to facilitate
deeper & lasting connections

Need a little help with
at-home program implementation?

Check out our workshop for caretakers, partners, or family members of those with SCI assisting in exercises at home:

No matter your level of injury, this approach will help you see posture training in a new way...and motivate you to do more of it!

FAQs

  • Short story: This program was made for SCI athletes. We use language that anyone can understand, including those with little-to-no previous understanding of anatomy & movement concepts.

    However, trainers & rehab professionals have used this exact protocol with their 1:1 client & patients. Feel free to implement as is or with your own style!

  • The exercise program is designed to be implemented on the floor.

    If you need help transferring to the floor (and implementing), grab a helper and learn a few ways to transfer down in this program here.

  • You will be able to access and revisit the videos for an entire from the purchase date, but you can download the PDFs to have them forever.

    We’ll remind you about 45 days before your log-in is about to expire.

  • You might be ready for some 1:1 coaching! Check out our directory of ZN trained professionals here.

Still not sure if this program is for you? Email us, let’s talk it out!