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Webinar: Chiropractic, Rehab and Paralympics

Posted on June 28, 2021July 21, 2021 in Online Resources in Resources in USAPP

Webinar: Chiropractic, Rehab & the Paralympics 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Session led by: Dr. Kelley Humphries, DC, MS, EMT-P, CSCS, ICCSP, CCSP Get an expert look inside the Paralympic Movement, Logan’s position as the home of USA Para Powerlifting (USAPP) and the crucial role chiropractic plays in rehabilitation and athlete performance. Join Executive Director of Paralympic Operations, Dr. Kelley Humphries, for a fascinating, interactive discussion on the fastest-growing Paralympic sport in the world. As the high-performance management organization for USA Paralympic Powerlifting, Logan University manages all aspects of the sport, from serving as a site for competitions

USAPP and Move United Work to Bring Sports to Everyone

Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 in USAPP

USA Para Powerlifting (USAPP) has found its home at Logan as it transitions to becoming an official Paralympic Sports Organization over the next year. With a belief that people with physical disabilities deserve high quality organized athletic opportunities, from youth sports to elite Paralympic competition, the Paralympic Operations Department (POD) at Logan aims to be leaders in the global adaptive sport movement. With the help of Move United, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with physical disabilities learn about and participate in adaptive sports, the two are working to bring awareness and increase accessibility to the sport nationwide. “The

Paralympic Operations Department Unveils 4-Year Plan

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 in USAPP

Logan University has grown its involvement over the years with the Paralympic and adapted sports movement and recently created the Paralympic Operations Department (POD), dedicated solely to this involvement. A year into the POD’s inception, the department has made staffing changes and created its four-year Strategic Plan to set the stage to become a leader in the Paralympic and adapted sport movement. Executive Director of Paralympic Operations Kelley Humphries, DC, MS, EMT-P, CSCS, ICCSP, CCSP believes that by fusing Logan with these movements, the university will be able to not only diversify its reach but also become a model for

World Para Powerlifting Invites Logan Faculty, Staff to Lead Webinars for New Series

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 in USAPP

World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) recently launched a webinar series for coaches, athletes, administrators, technical officials and classifiers in the para powerlifting world. The series will feature diverse topics, such as sports nutrition, sports and rehabilitation, and more, delivered by researchers, educators and experts around the world. WPPO invites Logan faculty and staff to submit a proposal for consideration to lead a webinar. Presenters will have the chance to discuss a topic in their area of expertise with participating members of the para powerlifting community. To submit a webinar proposal, please contact Dr. Kelley Humphries, Executive Director of Paralympic Operations at

USAPP Athlete Blaze Tres Foster to Speak at Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 in USAPP

“When I’m competing, it’s just me and the bar. The bar doesn’t judge you and there’s no one else to blame. You either have a good lift or you don’t.” Blaze Tres Foster is a USA Para Powerlifting (USAPP) athlete. Originally from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, he was born with a genetic disorder for bone growth called Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and while he’s only been involved in para powerlifting since 2017, staying physically fit has always been a part of his life. “I got into fitness when I was 11 years old,” he said. “My older brother was an amazing

NTCLEP Welcomes USA Para Powerlifting Coach

Posted on April 20, 2020April 17, 2020 in USAPP

A certified personal trainer and USA Para Powerlifting Coach, Caitlin Brown has a passion for helping people with physical disabilities build strength. Caitlin and her father opened Samaritan’s Walk 2010 when they had their first client with a spinal cord injury. Since then, Samaritan’s Walk has been dedicated to providing a space where those with physical disabilities can receive personal training. In 2018, Samaritan’s Walk became a sanctioned USA Para Powerlifting Regional Hub so that athletes with disabilities from all over the U.S. could learn about the sport and compete at a gym specially designed for them. “It’s amazing to