TOUGH CUFF PROGRAM 2011-2012
Customized program for young athletes who play softball, baseball, or other “overhead” sports. Tough Cuff focuses on developing strength and conditioning to help prevent muscle strain and minimize the risk of injury when participating in sports.
LOCATION:
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Sports Medicine Center
744 52nd St., Oakland
(Enter through the Outpatient building to access to the center)
DATES:
Session I: High School athletes
Nov. 28–Dec. 23, 2011 (Mon, Wed, Fri, 7–8:15 p.m.)
Session II: Little League (10-14 years)
Jan. 2–27, 2012 (Mon, Wed, Fri, 7–8:15 p.m.)
FEE:
$249 per 4-week session. To download the consent for participation waiver and release form please click here.
The Tough Cuff program includes:
• Learning the fundamentals of training all muscles groups involved in the movement patterns used by overhead athletes
• Learning the essentials of rotator cuff strengthening and scapular stabilization
• Strengthening all upper extremity and core muscle groups
• Dynamic warm-up exercises
• Static stretching program for quick recovery and relaxation
We measure your performance improvement with pre- and post-class measurements of:
• Pre- and post-class screening of functional movements
• Grip strength
• Rotator cuff strength
• Shoulder flexibility
• Core strength
Each session includes:
• 2 In-clinic group sessions each week with an optional third session
• Detailed instructions and exercise list for home follow-up
Taught by:
• Physical therapists
• Certified athletic trainers
• Certified strength and conditioning specialists
• Youth fitness specialists
Please submit the registration and consent form, along with your payment, to guarantee your place in the class. Payment is due at time of registration. Please mail registration form and payment attention to Children's Hospital, Sports Medicine Center, 744 52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609.
For questions please contact, Maricela Guzman
510-428-3558 ext. 3. To download a Tough Cuff program flyer click here
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