Sport That Moves You: Join an Ottobock Running Clinic
What Are Ottobock Running Clinics?
Ottobock Running Clinics are immersive, three-day events designed for high mobility users who want to explore or enhance their running abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your journey, these clinics offer the personalized guidance, technology, and community support to take your mobility to the next level.
Key Features
Bring your own blade or try Ottobock’s cutting-edge running products.
Work one-on-one with trained coaches and Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists (CPOs).
Receive customized advice and techniques to improve your running form.
Engage in a supportive, encouraging environment with like-minded peers.
Who Should Attend?
Ottobock Running Clinics are ideal for
High mobility users ready to run or improve their performance.
Individuals interested in trying a running blade for the first time.
Adaptive athletes seeking specialized coaching and tailored solutions.
What to expect
A packed weekend of fun and movement
Fitting and use of a sports prosthesis by one of our experienced orthopedic technicians for the duration of the clinic
Support and training by Ottobock through our Paralympic athlete Heinrich Popow
Perfect sporting conditions at the training center at Chula Vista
A curated clinic with catering and your own branded T-shirts
Room and board available at Chula Vista Training Facility.
Single Room: 115 USD/ night (1 guest only)
Double Room: 75 USD/night (must have 2 guests)
Not included:
Transportation costs to and from the training facility
Sports have given me so much. I see it as my job to share my experience with as many people as possible. The goal is not to turn amputees into top athletes, but to show them how much sports can improve their quality of life – people should participate in sports, not despite, but rather because of a prosthesis."
Heinrich Popow Trainer, Ottobock Running Clinics
A weekend dedicated to fun and movement
It all starts on Friday afternoon -- lower limb amputees interested in sports meet up to spend the weekend testing out sports prostheses or to improve their running technique on their own equipment. The feel for running will be there faster than you think, and it’s not unusual to hear comments like “I don’t want to take off my sports prosthesis” or “I’ve missed running so much”.
Things kick off on Friday with a get-to-know-you session, followed by the fitting of our sports prostheses for those who require it. Training begins on Saturday under the guidance of Paralympic Champion Heinrich Popow, who will demonstrate exercises and give you helpful tips in wearing a sports prosthesis. We’ll end the day with a group dinner with a chance for everyone to hang out with one another.
On Sunday, we’ll finish off the clinic with some specialized training for long-distance running -- culminating in a fun competition at the end!
FAQ
Why Ottobock?
For over 100 years, Ottobock has been a leader in prosthetics and mobility solutions, committed to empowering movement for all. As a proud partner of the Paralympic Games and advocate of the "So Every Body Can Move" movement, we are dedicated to breaking barriers, supporting the adaptive sports community, and creating spaces where people of all abilities can discover the joy of movement. Full Circle Movement exemplifies this mission, supported by certified prosthetists, orthotists, physical therapists, and passionate volunteers.
Continuing Education Course
Our Continuing Education offering is ideal for prosthetists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the prescription, fitting, and training of running prostheses. CPOs will have the opportunity to earn 3 continuing education credits. It is typically offered the day before our events. Dive into the technical aspects of Ottobock's innovative running-specific feet and knees, as well as the clinical considerations for selecting and pairing liners with running prosthetic components.
Attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on training with a live patient model, focusing on the alignment, troubleshooting, and user training essential for optimizing performance with a running prosthesis. This course is ideal for prosthetists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the prescription, fitting, and training of running prostheses.
What You’ll Learn
By attending this course, you will gain the skills to:
Evaluate Candidates: Determine which patients are ideal candidates for a running prosthesis.
Select Components: Choose the right Ottobock running feet, knees, and liner combinations for each individual.
Optimize Function: Align and troubleshoot running prostheses effectively.
Train Patients: Teach end users how to confidently and safely use their running prosthesis.
Why Attend?
Earn CEUs: Attendees will receive 3 continuing education credits upon course completion.
Hands-On Training: Work directly with a live patient model to practice alignment and user training techniques.
Expert Insights: Learn the technical and clinical considerations for achieving the best outcomes with running prostheses.
Elevate your professional skills and earn CEUs while empowering your patients to achieve their mobility goals.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Event Setup Volunteer
Responsibilities
Arrive early to assist with setting up event equipment, signage, tables, and activity stations.
Ensure all materials are organized and accessible for event participants and staff.
Collaborate with the event team to prepare the venue for a smooth and welcoming experience.
Ideal Time Commitment: Event start timeslot.
Get Involved
Adaptive Sports
Find information on our upcoming events and learn the key differences between our Running Clinics and Full Circle Movement.
Find information on our upcoming events and learn the key differences between our Running Clinics and Full Circle Movement.
Full Circle Movement
All ages, all abilities, all welcome—experience adaptive sports, community, and the joy of movement. Full Circle Movement is a family-friendly event that anyone can attend.
All ages, all abilities, all welcome—experience adaptive sports, community, and the joy of movement. Full Circle Movement is a family-friendly event that anyone can attend.
Paralympic Games
As the largest global sporting event for athletes with disabilities, Ottobock is certainly present for technical repair service and support. Learn about our involvement and the competitors who use our products in the games.
As the largest global sporting event for athletes with disabilities, Ottobock is certainly present for technical repair service and support. Learn about our involvement and the competitors who use our products in the games.
Technical Support
We take pride in being constant support for adaptive sport athletes. Whether it's our own local events, the Paralympic Games, or the Invictus Games, you'll find our technical support tent at them all.
We take pride in being constant support for adaptive sport athletes. Whether it's our own local events, the Paralympic Games, or the Invictus Games, you'll find our technical support tent at them all.
Ottobock Ambassadors
We've partnered with passionate individuals who proudly use Ottobock products to live life to the fullest and achieve their goals. From Paralympic athletes to social media influencers, these inspiring people showcase the transformative power of Ottobock products.
We've partnered with passionate individuals who proudly use Ottobock products to live life to the fullest and achieve their goals. From Paralympic athletes to social media influencers, these inspiring people showcase the transformative power of Ottobock products.
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