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Reintroduction of the CR Johnson Healing Center

On August 10, 2011, the High Fives Foundation opened the CR Johnson Healing Center in honor and memory of beloved friend, local hero, and professional skier, CR Johnson. The Healing Center has served our community; locals, High Fives Athletes, individuals who have life-changing injuries across the spectrum. These individuals have all benefited from the talented…

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Webisode | Episode 4
Keenan Weischedel working on gaining mobility and upper body strength after an incomplete spinal cord injury at the C7 level The Video The Workout In this workout, Keenan began with stretching and mobility because his muscles were more tense than normal. From here, Keenan moved into completing a few sets of chest presses. Chest presses...
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Webisode | Episode 3
High Fives athlete, Jeff Andrews working on mobility after a C6 burst fracture The Video The Workout Jeff has a rugby tournament in Dallas, Texas. These exercises work as movement and mobility prep to get him ready for the tournament. Mobility helps release muscle tension and ultimately increases the range of motion in joints. When...
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Webisode | Episode 2
High Fives athlete, Jeff Andrews working on resistance training after a C6 burst fracture with Chris Cloyde, trainer at the CR Johnson Healing Center The Video The Workout A pro of training with bungee cords is the fact that they do not rely on gravity. Reliance on gravity comes with an element of momentum. This...
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Webisode | Episode 1
High Fives athlete, Jeff Andrews working on resistance training after a C6 burst fracture The Video The Workout Each color represents the amount of opposing force that will be exerted into the spring when stretched. When comparing standard weights to springs, there are a few notable differences that effect a workout. Springs work as a...
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High Fives Athlete Update | Sophie Courdurier
#HighFivesAthlete Update, Sophie Courdurier! With less than a week before her Sophomore year of college, Sophie has been working hard with #JackTheTrainer to be stronger and more independent upon her return to UNR. Sophie is a positive light every time she enters the healing center Becca Lefanowicz, Operations and Network Marketing Manager Sophie was a...
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#HighFiveAthlete Update | Soren Lindholm
#HighFivesAthlete Update, Soren Lindholm! Getting to meet the High Fives team was something I wanted to do ever since Roy and Steve came and talked to me at Craig. It was a pleasure to work with Jack, Kyle and the High Fives crew, they have been a tremendous help throughout my recovery. Soren Lindholm #HighFivesAthlete...
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Healthy News | Barbara of Vitality Primary Care has had Research Published
Dr. Barbara De Leon of Vitality Primary Care has published her most recent research article in Oriental Medicine. Her research focuses on the effectiveness of Hologram discs on the treatment of pain. To read more follow the link below to the Journal. The article "Hologram Discs in the Treatment of Pain" is on page 10. .polar_button_container.polar_button_container_1670636314259...
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | MATTHEW MELANCON
#HighFivesAthlete Matt Melancon Visits the CR Johnson Healing center and Woodward at Tahoe! "It's an incredible honor to be able to represent [The High Fives Foundation]!" -Matt Melancon #Highfivesathlete and US Veteran I'm a bilateral amputee boarder cross racer. Matt Melancon, US Veteran and High Fives Athlete Matt Melancon was deployed in Afghanistan back in...
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Healing Center Update | Reframe Recovery
Reframe Recovery! The CR Johnson Healing Center is open not only to High Fives Foundation Athletes, but to community members as well. The Center trainers focus on the body as a whole, reducing the effects that injuries have on overall body mechanics. Focusing on the transition from rehabilitation to reintegration into daily routine, all injuries (major or minor)...
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