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Summer is upon us and for most of the country record temperatures have reached an all time high which is why keeping hydrated this season will not only keep you in the game, but help keep you from any unnecessary trips to the emergency room. The Beverage Institute for Health and Wellness has some wonderful resources to help keep you thirst-free and healthy and it's not all about drinking water.
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A junior athlete competes during the 2010 NJDC in Chicago. Photo courtesy Frank Polich
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Adaptive Sports Center
The Adaptive Sports Center's mission is to promote and provide outdoor recreation to people with developmental and physical disabilities. Our summer and winter programs share the theme of helping participants to enjoy outdoor and adventure-related activities in Crested Butte's mountain environment. Summer activities including hiking, fishing, canoeing, handcycling, rock climbing challenge course, whitewater rafting, multi-day river trips, and downhill mountain biking. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, and nordic skiing.
Contact: Adaptive Sports Center
PO Box 1639
Crested Butte, CO 81224
US
Phone: 970-349-2296
Toll-free: 866-349-2296
Fax: 970-349-2077
www.adaptivesports.org / info@adaptivesports.org
AKCESS Compact
Whatever your fitness goals may be, you need the right tools to
accomplish them. At AKCESS Fitness, we understand what it
takes to deliver results.
Our AKCESS C body workout system has it all. From its compact
design to its extensive list of exercise options, it goes above and
beyond standard strength-training to help you reach a new level
of fitness.
Contact: AKCESS Fitness Systems, Inc.
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 800
Irvine, CA 92618
US
Phone: 714-481-0305
www.akfitness.com / sales@akfitness.com
AKCESS Compact Body Workout System
The AKCESS Compact provides a complete upper body workout for people in wheelchairs without leaving the chair. Unique features allow both the disabled and able-bodied alike, a full body workout.
Contact: AKCESS International LLC
13700 Alton Pkwy.
Suite 154
Irvine, CA 92618
US
Phone: 9496140610
www.akcessinternational.com / sales@akcessinternational.com
Command Mobility
Sports Units by Invacare and Drive Medical. Full repair shop on premises. Ramps, carriers, Cushions and all Aids to Daily Living,
Contact: Command Mobility
1281 Georgia Road
Whistle Stop Mall - Suite 333
Franklin, NC 28734
US
Phone: 828 349 4254
Toll-free: 800 790 5769
Fax: 800 790 5769 - digital
http://www.commandmobility.com / info@commandmobility.com
International Tennis Federation/Wheelchair Tennis
The ITF is the world governing body for tennis, including wheelchair tennis. For further information visit www.itftennis.com
Contact: International Tennis Federation
Wheelchair Tennis Department
Bank Lane, Roehampton
London, SW15 5XZ
UK
Phone: +44 20 8392 4788
Fax: 011-0044-0208-392-4744
www.itftennis.com / wheelchair@itftennis.com
Invacare Top End
Top End, just as the name implies, is all about performance. We are on top from our high performance rigid everyday chairs to our sports products for racing, basketball, tennis or hand cycling. What sets us apart from the competition? We have been making sports and recreation products since 1986, specializing first in racing chairs, then on to sport specific chairs designed for basketball, quad rugby and tennis. We have been pushing the design envelope for handcycles since 1990 and now offer the widest range of handcycles available. Our chairs are custom built to your exact specifications for both fit, function and performance. Plus they are everyday or sports specific, position specific and person specific. Special requests are common here-no worries!
Contact: Invacare Top End
4501 63rd Circle North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
US
Phone: 727-522-8677
Toll-free: 1-800-532-8677
Fax: 727-522-1007
www.topendwheelchair.com / topendorders@invacare.com
MAGICWHEELS 2-Gear Manual Wheels
MAGICWHEELS 2-gear manual wheels are clinically shown to reduce shoulder pain during mobility, even in highly functional wheelchair users. The low gear offers a 2-to-1 gear ratio for climbing hills, with an integrated hill holder that prevents the chair from rolling backward. Downhill braking power is also increased.
Contact: Magic Wheels Inc.
3837 13th Ave West
Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98119
US
Phone: 206-282-0760
Toll-free: 866-624-4294
Fax: 206-282-0765
www.magicwheels.com / info@magicwheels.com
Ocelco Inc
Ocelco Inc is proud to present a line of patient aid equipment and parts. Ocelcos product line contains thousands of products including wheelchairs, grab bars, shower products, pulse oximeters, hospital cubicle curtains and tracking and more.
Contact: Ocelco Inc
1111 Industrial Park Road
Brainerd, MN 56401
US
Phone: 218-828-7788
Toll-free: 800-328-5343
Fax: 218-829-9744
http://www.ocelco.com / abeto@ocelco.com
Posters and T-shirts
SPORTS 'N SPOKES offers 10 posters featuring different sports such as quad rugby, skiing, tennis and scuba diving, etc. Full color posters are 18"x24" and suitable for framing.
SNS T-shirt featuring "Ace", the all-sport athlete. Ace does it all - track, football, basketball, hockey, golf, baseball and tennis. The official SNS T-shirt is white, 50/50 poly/cotton for cool comfort.
Visit our Web site for more details.
Contact: SPORTS 'N SPOKES
2111 E. Highland Ave., Ste. 180
Phoenix, AZ 85016
US
Phone: 602-224-0500
Toll-free: 888-888-2201
Fax: 602-224-0507
www.sportsnspokes.com / info@pnnews.com
SPORTS 'N SPOKES MAGAZINE
SPORTS 'N SPOKES brings information on wheelchair sports and recreation to keep you involved and active. We cover competitive wheelchair sports and bring you the latest in recreational opportunities with colorful, comprehensive features and departments on training, exercise, individual achievements, national and international competition, junior athletics, new products, organizations, calendar of events and much more
Contact: SPORTS 'N SPOKES
2111 E. Highland Ave., Ste. 180
Phoenix, AZ 85016
US
Phone: 602-224-0500
Toll-free: 888-888-2201
Fax: 602-224-0507
www.sportsnspokes.com / info@pnnews.com
The Goodwill Fitness Center
The Goodwill Fitness Center was created to provide what conventional fitness centers cant. Our facility provides access to specialized equipment and resources, classes designed for people with disabilities, and qualified staff. Come and take advantage of cardiovascular and strength training, yoga, personal training, and classes on nutrition and wellness strategies.
Contact: The Goodwill Fitness Center
1601 East St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, CA 92705
US
Phone: 888-OCFITCENTER (888-623-4823)
www.ocgoodwill-fitnesscenter.org / matts@ocgoodwill.org
TRANSPLEX Center For Medicine And Rehabilitation
TRANSPLEX Center for Medicine and Rehabilitation is able to offer a comprehensive range of modalities and treatment options to meet the needs of our patient population. The skill and knowledge of the treating therapist, along with each patient's desire to improve, can lead to significant improvement in most conditions that have a medical necessity for treatment.
Contact: TRANSPLEX Center For Medicine And Rehabilitation
5303 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124-1217
US
Phone: 215-831-8100
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