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     Personal Training at SMI focuses on the prevention
     and treatment of athletic and non-athletic injuries.
     Most injuries stem from imbalances in posture, strength,
     flexibility, coordination, joint stability, and/or balance. After
     a thorough evaluation we will incorporate core
     strengthening and functional exercises to develop an
     individualized training plan that addresses your specific
     weaknesses and needs. Whether you’re an athlete or
     someone who wants to live a stronger and healthier
     lifestyle, you will benefit from a program catered for
     individual needs.

     Core Strength
     Think of the core as the foundation of movement. By
     learning to engage the core, you provide a natural weight
     belt that provides a strong base for force distribution
     throughout your body. This will create an efficient muscular
     system and prevent injuries to common over stressed
     areas such as the low back.

     Functional Strength
     Functional movements are those movements that we must
     perform on a daily basis. They can be sport related or just
     a simple task like carring a grocery bag. Normal body
     movement requires movement in three dimensions, across
     three planes and involves multi-joint movements. When
     you go to sit in a chair you bend at the hips, knees, and
     ankles. By prescribing tasks (exercises) that challenge your
     body to move in different planes and that require multi-joint
     movements you in essence create a functional environment      that simulates real life."

Personal Training Sessions Effective For:
Treating Overuse or Acute Injuries
Orthopedic Post Surgical Patients
Injury Prevention
Long-term disease such as Parkinson's
General Strength and Conditioning
Sport Specific Training
Osteoperosis
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Contact
Paul Francisco, ATC, CSCS, CMT
Paul received his Bachelor's degree in Human
Biodynamics from the University of California at
Berkeley. He then went on to obtain a Masters
degree in athletic training/sports medicine at San
Jose State University. Before coming to SMI, Paul’s
experience ranged from working in sports medicine
clinics to working with high school, collegiate, and
professional teams as an athletic trainer. In 1998 he
worked with the University of California sports
medicine staff, working specifically with the football
and rugby teams. During 1999 thru 2001, he worked
with the San Francisco 49ers sports medicine staff.
In addition to working at SMI, he occasionally
freelances for the Stanford University sports
medicine staff.