Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design is Planning one of the Most Modern Medical Sports Spas of the World

In the futuristic landmark tower, “The Cube” the planning work with 3.000 sqm of Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design will be realized in the Sports City of Dubai. The opening will be in early 2010.

Holistic background

The design of the spa which harmonizes with the futuristic appearance of the building, offers guests “state of the art” features: an area for cardio, weight, kinesis training, as well as the hardware for sport scientific and sport motoric tests being located in the physiotherapy section. A specific high altitude training system could be adapted to the whole area. Guests can really relax in different pools, several steam-, hot- and treatment rooms, also enjoying the 4 Senses-Spa Zone. The newly designed Holistic Cocooning, a breathing rate regeneration treatment is a multifunctional therapy treatment relaxation at its best.

Holistic spa thinking including the medical wellness aspect is a real “must” when it comes to future projects in England

Increasing people’s awareness of healthy balanced nutrition, sports, mental balance, as well as the climate circumstances and of course the latest tourism trends needs to be considered and in certain cases created. “In the future, those spa concepts being planned for the UK will also focus on preventative health care. Medical examinations will soon be part of medical spas”, says Martyn Wood, Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design.

Source: Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design

Veterans Prepare for Largest Annual Wheelchair Sports Event

The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, scheduled to take place July 25-29 in Omaha, Neb., will attract more than 500 veterans with disabilities. It has become the largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world. Veterans from conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq will again join their fellow veterans in 17 competitive events.

“We are proud to present this outstanding rehabilitation event, a therapeutic extension of the superior heath care veterans receive in our medical centers each day,” said Dr. James B. Peake, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “Rehabilitation is crucial to living a full life following an injury. I applaud all of the veterans participating as they strive to achieve their goals during this week of athletic competition.”

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games, co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America, are open to all U.S. military veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, certain neurological conditions, amputations or other mobility impairments.

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha and the Paralyzed Veterans Great Plains Chapter are the local hosts for the 2008 Games. Veterans competing in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games come from nearly every state, as well as Puerto Rico and Great Britain.

“Like serving our nation, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games are not really about the medals. Instead, they’re a mix of camaraderie, competition and courage. And they’re rehabilitation at its best for our paralyzed veterans,” said Randy L. Pleva, Sr., National President of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. “If you are in the Omaha area, please join us this July. You’ll be inspired.”

At the Games, veterans will compete in swimming, basketball, track, weight lifting, softball, air guns, quad rugby, nine-ball, field events, bowling, table tennis, archery, handcycling, wheelchair slalom, trapshooting, a motorized wheelchair relay and power soccer. An exhibition event in sled hockey will also take place this year. For the second year, several stand-up events will be held for athletes with amputations who choose to compete using prosthetic devices instead of competing in their wheelchairs.

The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games begin July 25 with a kick-off wheelchair basketball demonstration at the Qwest Center Omaha, and the 2008 Disabled Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo. Kids Day at the Games will take place on July 27 at Northwest High School, where local children with disabilities will meet the athletes and learn about wheelchair sports.

Opening and closing ceremonies will also be held at the Qwest Center Omaha, along with many of the week’s competitive events. Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman is expected to attend, along with senior VA leaders and the president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Some of the sports events will be held at the Henry Doorly Zoo, the University of Nebraska, Mockingbird and Thunderbowl Lanes, Tranquility Ice Plex and other area venues. Admission is free to the public and the community is encouraged to attend.

Sports are important in the therapy used to treat many disabilities. VA is a recognized leader in rehabilitation, with therapeutic programs available at VA health care facilities across the nation. For many injured veterans, the Wheelchair Games provide their first exposure to wheelchair athletics.

For more information about the National Veterans Wheelchair Games or to volunteer during the week, visit the Games Web site at www.wheelchairgames.va.gov.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs