Frame Running (Race Running)

Exciting activity from Europe which has just been included in Para athletics! 

Frame Running (Race Running) is an innovative sport for people of all ages living with a physical disability who have impaired balance and are unable to functionally run.

Participating in Frame Running provides each individual the freedom to move and run in a supported and balanced way without a walker, wheelchair or similar device.

Who is this program for?

• 7-22 years
• Participants living with physical disabilities with impairments hypertonia, spasticity, dystonia, rigidity, ataxia, athetosis/chorea
• Participants who can weight bare but are unable to functionally run
• Participants who are wishing to increase social & community participation outcomes

What's included?

• Introduction to Frame Running (individualised induction sessions, fitting and goal setting session)
• Weekly 1:1 skill development session
• Sessions are tailored to each individual's goals, needs and abilities

What are the expected outcomes?

• Builds strength and core stability
• Improves mobility
• Preparation for racing and competing for advanced participants
• Have fun and experience the sensation of running, walking
• Improves fitness

Where is this program available?

• CPA Allambie Heights:
  • Wednesday 4-5pm
  • Weekly sessions by appointment: Tuesday 3-.4pm, Wednesday 2-3pm and Friday 3-4pm
• CPA Ryde:
  • Monday 3-5pm

Register your place today

Limited spaces available, call 1300 888 378, email ask@cerebralpalsy.org.au or complete the registration form at the top of this page.

Groups are term-based and will not run on public holidays. Dates and times are subject to change.