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Mike Robbins

The Benefits of Integrated Therapy & Training for Mike Robbins, a professional athlete making sustainable lifestyle changes to optimize health and performance.

Mike Robbins Skiing Sequence












About Mike:
  • Age: 51 (2004)
  • Masters National Level Skier
  • High performance athlete and competitive skier his entire life
  • Currently training to improve his skiing performance
  • Originally came to SHAPE to rehabilitate his second degree left MCL sprain and had been given a prognosis of 6-8 weeks of physical therapy at another sports medicine clinic in January
  • Through SHAPE's Integrated Therapy and Training (ITT) approach we had him back racing after only 2 weeks of intensive ITT treatments
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Mike Being Treated By Dr. Deutsch

Goals:
  • Finish top 3 at Canadian and World Master Ski Championships
  • Increase strength, speed, agility quickness and flexibility
  • Prevent Injuries

Current SHAPE Treatment Plan:
  • High Performance Personal Training 2 x per week
  • Yoga 2x per week
  • ITT (Integrated Therapy and Training) once every 4 weeks
  • RMT once every 6 weeks
  • Protein shakes following workouts
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SHAPEVIEW FILM CLIP... Dr. Sender Deutsch and Mike featured on City TV Pulse24: Perfect Fit 2004

Testimonial:
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Mike Robbins in Action
Training has enabled me to maximize my on-hill ski racing performance and avoid injuries. Evolving my ski racing technique from that of the 70's to today's carving technique has required a significant increase in strength and flexibility. SHAPE Health and Wellness has been integral to enabling me achieve this transition."

2005 Canadian & World Results:
  • 2nd place in the Canadians GS
  • 3rd place in the Canadians GS #2
  • 7th place in the Criteriun GS at the World Championships (top North American)
  • 7th place in the Super G at the World Championships (top North American)
  • 8th in the slalom at the World Championhsips
  • 13th in the one run FIS GS at the World Championships
  • 2nd in the combined (across all four races) at the World Championships
Apr. 03/2006 Update:
Well all the training has paid off - here are my results from the US Nationals:
  • 3rd super G
  • 3rd GS
  • 5th Slalom
  • 2nd overall combined
Thanks for the training that contributed in a big way towards my results and looking forward to keep going and getting better. See you tomorrow morning.

Mike

Tracking Mike's Progress:
Measurements / *Based on 10 rep maximum Jun/04 Sept/04 Nov/04 Feb/05 Oct/05
Squat Press* (Includes weight of 45 lb bar) 65 lb 75 lb 85 lb 95 lb 115 lb
Bench Press* (Total using dumbbells) 80 lb 110 lb 120 lb 130 lb 150 lb
Squat* (Includes weight of 45 lb bar) 115 lb 170 lb 185 lb 205 lb 225 lb
Leg Press* 350 lb 360 lb 420 lb 440 lb 450 lb
Straight Leg Raise (Degrees) 60 70 80 90 95
Core Stabilization (Sec) 30 45 60 90 110
 
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