Instructional progressions are used
for those individuals who have the strength to independently support
themselves, to balance, and to coordinate movements while standing
upright. Generally these individuals ambulate (walk) independently with or
without the use of assistive aides (forearm crutches, walker, etc.). These
individuals may or may not also use other assistive aides such as
orthotics or braces to help them walk. Generally, use of one or two
handheld poles will be introduced to assist with achieving desired nordic
telemark skills. Nordic telemark skiers may also use (a) one or two
handheld outriggers (forearm crutches with skis attached at the base of
the crutch), thus providing four points of contact with the snow. This
equipment assists with static and dynamic balance as well as helping to
achieve desired dynamic nordic telemark skiing movements. Nordic telemark
skiers may or may not require the use of other specialized adaptive
equipment to provide support to the skis they are standing on (i.e
modified trombone, spreader bar, etc).
A partial list of those who would
use Nordic Telemark (stand-up) methods includes: persons with amputees,
mild cerebral palsy, blind/visually impaired, traumatic brain injury,
hearing impaired, developmental disabilities, etc.
Instructional progressions are used
for those individuals who have the strength to independently support
themselves, to balance, and to coordinate movements while standing
upright. Generally these individuals ambulate (walk) independently with or
without the use of assistive aides (forearm crutches, walker, etc.). These
individuals may or may not also use other assistive aides such as
orthotics or braces to help them walk. Generally, use of one or two
handheld poles will be introduced to assist with achieving desired nordic
telemark skills. Nordic telemark skiers may also use (a) one or two
handheld outriggers (forearm crutches with skis attached at the base of
the crutch), thus providing four points of contact with the snow. This
equipment assists with static and dynamic balance as well as helping to
achieve desired dynamic nordic telemark skiing movements. Nordic telemark
skiers may or may not require the use of other specialized adaptive
equipment to provide support to the skis they are standing on (i.e
modified trombone, spreader bar, etc).
