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Rolling Grizzlies
This week I got to go to a Rolling Grizzlies practice. This is Memphis’ official wheelchair basketball team. This was an incredible experience. In my opinion, wheelchair basketball is much more intense than traditional basketball. I learned the rules are only slightly modified to work with the needs of the wheelchairs, and there is much more contact. I was presented with this opportunity through my neurological aspects class, but wheelchairs are a big personal interest of mine, so as you can imagine I was very excited and had over a million questions for the team. I was surprised to hear they have trouble getting sponsors and recruitment is an issue for them. The current coach even said it took him ten years just to find the team. If possible I would love to find a way to work with the team to improve their PR. They are such a talented group that, with the right exposure and opportunities, could share this talent with so many people.
Hi Emily,
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your video! I love that your rose was that your CI was a manager of the site and you got to see variations of different types of therapy. That works out great that one of you your level II rotations is in hand therapy so you got a feel for the setting now and could prepare. Can't wait to see ya after break!
-Eryn
Emily,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed hearing about your site! I am glad it was a positive experience for you. I know that this rotation helped to prepare you for your level II rotation. It is good that you got to see a variation of things in this setting. It is definitely helpful that your CI exposed you to documentation and managing others. I know you are going to do well on your next rotation!
- Martha