Ready, Set, Stretch: Injury Prevention and Recovery for First Responders

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Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce “Ready, Set, Stretch: Injury Prevention and Recovery for First Responders”.

First responders face physically demanding situations that push their bodies to the limit. To help combat this, NOTA Fitness and Wellness offers "Ready, Set, Stretch," a course designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and techniques to reduce injury, improve recovery, and build long-lasting flexibility. 

Through interactive sessions, hands-on practice, and expert guidance, participants will develop personalized strategies to protect their health and maintain peak performance on the job. This course goes beyond basic stretching by integrating injury prevention methods, recovery strategies, and the latest mobility training techniques tailored to first responders' unique needs. 

Key Topics: 

• Dynamic warm-ups and mobility exercises for the job
• Stretching techniques to help prevent injuries
• Body mechanics and proper posture for first responders
• Recovery routines to promote muscle repair and flexibility
• Breathing techniques to improve performance and manage stress
• Using massage gun therapy for targeted muscle recovery 

Who should attend?

This training is open to all first responder groups, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, fire/EMS, EMTs, dispatchers, and corrections. Additionally, retired first responders, civilian peer support, allied professionals who work with first responders, and mental health clinicians who are culturally competent in first responder wellness are encouraged to attend.

Partial In-service Credit:

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals:

Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging arrangements, and expenses.

Training Time and Details:

Check-in will begin at 7:30 am. The course will be held from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Participants should wear appropriate clothing suitable for physical activity. No shorts or uniforms, please.

Cost and Registration:

There is no cost to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required. 

Please note that the DCJS registration system cannot sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. The DCJS-assigned course director is responsible for reviewing the roster and making a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.