Exercise Therapy

Do you want to get in shape and don’t know how to start? Do you have a health condition that could benefit from exercise? Has your Doctor recommended an exercise program? What is Exercise Therapy? Research confirms that regular exercise can be an effective form of therapy for many health problems. It can even help prevent many diseases. Most of us are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, when we decide to get started on an exercise program we may not know how to go about it. Our staff can help you. We have developed user-friendly programs that will help you to improve your fitness level in a safe, relaxed, and non-threatening environment. Is a Doctor’s Referral Necessary to participate in a program? No, but due to the nature of some health conditions, medical clearance from a doctor may be requested. EXERCISE THERAPY PROGRAM WHO MAY BENEFIT? Anyone who has:  An inactive lifestyle  A growing waistline  High blood pressure  High Cholesterol  Osteoporosis  Diabetes  A need to get fit for, or recover from surgery  Painful weak joints due to Arthritis  History of back problems HOW DOES IT WORK? The program consists of two sessions per week for four weeks. There will be emphasis on improving:  Cardiovascular conditioning  Flexibility  Strength and endurance  Balance  Body composition  Core strength & stability A number of techniques may be incorporated including:  Spinal stabilization exercises  Development of core stability  Use of therapeutic balls During the initial one-on-one meeting, you will be familiarized with our facility, and relevant information will be collected. From this we will:  Identify your present health issues  Target your personal lifestyle goals  Set up a program that is appropriate to your needs Throughout the remaining 7 sessions we will:  Provide instruction and supervision  Monitor your progress  Give you guidance on how to maintain your gains once you have completed the program Eight Sessions Total Cost - $159.00 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS LOW BACK PAIN Do you suffer from back pain?:  When doing everyday tasks  When rising from a sitting position or rolling over in bed  Resulting from trauma or surgery Therapeutic Exercise can help reduce pain and improve function by retraining the spinal and core muscles. KNEE ARTHRITIS We will help you learn how to:  Learn exercises that are appropriate for your condition  Exercise without increasing pain  Reduce the stress on the knee joint by improving the strength of the muscles surrounding the knee  Improve balance, stability and sense of position  Prepare for surgery if necessary Therapeutic Exercise can help relieve symptoms in arthritic knees. Activities will become more enjoyable as knee pain decreases and function improves. SHOULDER PAIN & STIFFNESS We will help you learn how to:  Decrease symptoms by improving movement and function of the shoulder girdle  Improve control and function of the rotator cuff muscles  Improve posture  Identify exercises that are appropriate and beneficial to your lifestyle requirements Therapeutic Exercise can help avoid injury and guide an injured or weak shoulder towards recovery. Two One-Hour Sessions Total Cost - $65.00