Stand-Up Paddling is our new favorite sport and rehabilitation tool. Standing on a surf board and paddling on flat water or ocean chop works all the muscles of the body in a non-impact and gentle but strenuous way. It is available to people of all ages. Since falling is one of the major causes of injury and death in older people, training on a SUP board may be the key to longevity. For people with poor balance, the board width is simply increased to provide stability. As skill progress, the width decreases from approximately 32″ wide to 28″. 

For athletes recovering from any joint injury, the SUP provides totally variable resistance and the opportunity to paddle hard, paddle in intervals, and paddle without impact. By standing, and not sitting as in a kayak, all of the body’s small and large muscles are constantly firing. The proprioceptive and motor training is immediate.

Stand-Up Paddling is revolutionizing surfing and has the potential to explode in the rehabilitation and training world.  Jump on.

- The Stone Clinic Team