University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness
Ann Arbor, MI
· Movement / Exercise
Abbey Phillipson (born with Classical Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) is the full time Head Adaptive Strength and Conditioning Coach and Nutrition Coach at the University of Michigan. Through the University of Michigan’s Adaptive Sports and Fitness program, Abbey develops and coaches physical fitness programs exclusively for people with disabilities/chronic pain from first-timers to Paralympians. Abbey has dedicated her exercise science studies to help remove barriers to fitness, including extensive research and practice in treating symptomatic hypermobility through strength training. Beyond Adaptive Fitness, the Adaptive Sports and Fitness (ASF) program at the University of Michigan offers 5 competitive and recreational adaptive sports teams including Adaptive Track and Field, Para Powerlifting, Wheelchair Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby. ASF aims to increase knowledge of, awareness of, and access to equitable sport and physical fitness for people with and without disabilities.
Movement / Exercise
Hypermobility
Chronic Pain