Consultations

Sports and Olympic Development Programs (subsidized by SMSI grants/inkind donations):

Hourly/Daily Rate: Available upon request

Nutmeg Conservatory Rate:  subsidized, contact for additional information.

In general, it is expected that clients cover the costs of:

Travel - Including flights and ground transport.
Accommodations.
Administrative support - including copying of notes, provision of audio visual support, Internet access.
Any relevant local taxes.

Note:  The Sports Medicine & Science Institute is committed to the pursuit of excellence, providing access to educational opportunities for all youth, sports development programs. We offer assistance ranging from grants (financial assistance) to full scholarships.   

Overview: Biomechanical Analysis, Correction and Retraining
Dancers

1.  The focus of our program with the elite dancer includes analysis of flexibility and alignment utilizing ideal classical ballet model as our reference point.

2.  Corrective work focuses on the optimization of spinal and extremity flexibility to achieve an immediate increase of functional joint range of motion.

3.  Retraining encompasses a return to the ballet barre to concentrate on the optimization of dancers classical ballet alignment that will be incorporated into all classes and choreographed movement. Specific stretch and concentrated alignment exercises are provided for dancer to include in their overall training program.  Cases with elite dancers with 12 years of specialized training  have yielded dramatic improvements in hip turnout, body alignment and technical performance (2-3 turns on pointe to 7-8 turns on pointe) in a one month concentrated program. 

Emily Patterson, Joffrey Ballet, IMDB, The Company (2003),  Save the Last Dance (2001).

Overview:  Biomechanical Analysis, Correction and Retraining
Athletes

1.  The focus of our program with the development athlete includes the analysis of flexibility, alignment and specific problems by comparison of the athletes postural alignment to the ideal classical ballet model. 

2. Corrective work focused on the optimization of spinal and extremity flexibility to achieve an immediate increase of functional joint range of motion. 

3. Retraining encompasses the incorporation of classical ballet based alignment exercise sequences into the overall development program and sports specific training. 

To date, this work has been successfully integrated into Olympic level development programs for  equestrian, football, gymnastics, wrestling, hockey, cross country and downhill skiing, skating and martial arts.

Equestrian

• Rider Biomechanics Consultations
• Equine: Expanding Human to Veterinary Biomechanics Applications
  

Education

Clinics, Seminars, Biomechanics Specialist Cerficiations. 

For questions or additional information, contact: 
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Stephen M. Apatow
Director of Research and Development
Sports Medicine & Science Institute
Pathobiologics International
Phone: (203) 668-0282
Email: s.m.apatow@esportsmedicine.org